All cabal synonyms
ca·bal
C c noun cabal
- scheme — a plan, design, or program of action to be followed; project.
- conspiracy — Conspiracy is the secret planning by a group of people to do something illegal.
- intrigue — to arouse the curiosity or interest of by unusual, new, or otherwise fascinating or compelling qualities; appeal strongly to; captivate: The plan intrigues me, but I wonder if it will work.
- faction — a form of writing or filmmaking that treats real people or events as if they were fictional or uses them as an integral part of a fictional account.
- section — a part that is cut off or separated.
- unit — a single thing or person.
- group — any collection or assemblage of persons or things; cluster; aggregation: a group of protesters; a remarkable group of paintings.
- sect — a body of persons adhering to a particular religious faith; a religious denomination.
- clique — If you describe a group of people as a clique, you mean that they spend a lot of time together and seem unfriendly towards people who are not in the group.
- cell — A cell is the smallest part of an animal or plant that is able to function independently. Every animal or plant is made up of millions of cells.
- league — a unit of distance, varying at different periods and in different countries, in English-speaking countries usually estimated roughly at 3 miles (4.8 kilometers).
- caucus — A caucus is a group of people within an organization who share similar aims and interests or who have a lot of influence.
- ring — a male given name.
- gang — a group or band: A gang of boys gathered around the winning pitcher.
- band — A band is a small group of musicians who play popular music such as jazz, rock, or pop.
- plot — a secret plan or scheme to accomplish some purpose, especially a hostile, unlawful, or evil purpose: a plot to overthrow the government.
- artifice — Artifice is the clever use of tricks and devices.
- connivance — Connivance is a willingness to allow or assist something to happen even though you know it is wrong.
- collusion — Collusion is secret or illegal co-operation, especially between countries or organizations.
verb cabal
- connive — If one person connives with another to do something, they secretly try to achieve something which will benefit both of them.
- conspire — If two or more people or groups conspire to do something illegal or harmful, they make a secret agreement to do it.
- complot — a plot or conspiracy
- frame up — a fraudulent incrimination of an innocent person.
- collogue — to confer confidentially; intrigue or conspire