Cabal

Meaning

a secret political clique or faction

A secret group or faction engaged in plotting or intrigue.

Example Sentences

The journalists exposed a cabal of corrupt politicians working together.

A small cabal was working behind the scenes to influence the election.

Example Expressions

cabal of power

Synonyms

conspiracy, clique, faction, coterie, plot, scheme

Entry 1

conspiracy, clique, faction, coterie

Entry 2

conspiracy, faction, clique, plot, scheme

Antonyms

open group, public organization, openness, transparency, honesty

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open group, public organization

Entry 2

openness, transparency, honesty

Collocations

political cabal, secret cabal, powerful cabal, cabal of leaders

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political cabal, secret cabal, powerful cabal

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secret cabal, political cabal, powerful cabal, cabal of leaders