cabal

Meaning

Noun

1. A putative, secret organization of individuals gathered for a political purpose.
2. A secret plot.
3. An identifiable group within the tradition of Discordianism.

Verb

To engage in the activities of a cabal.

Synonyms

faction

junto

conspiracy

camarilla

clique

machinate

conspire

intrigue

coterie

scheme

machination

conjure

complot

fabrication

federation

frame up

gang

junta

league

monopoly

organization

plot

plotter

schism

section

split

thymus

trump

union

jockey for position

pull wires

organisation

alliance

scheme for

association

bloc

cartel

coalition

collusion

combination

combine

concoct

concoction

confederacy

conspirators

crowd

Pronounced as (IPA)

/kəˈbɑːl/

Etymology

From French cabale, from Medieval Latin cabbala, which in turn is derived from Hebrew קַבָּלָה (kabalá, “Jewish mysticism”, literally “reception, something received”) (such as knowledge). Doublet of Kabballah.