What does CABAL mean?

cabal

Parts of Speech: noun, verb

Definitions:

1. a small group of people who work together secretly and often for a dishonest purpose
2. a secret political clique or faction
3. a group of people united in a secret plot, especially against a government or person in authority
4. to form a cabal; to conspire

Pronunciations:

• US: /kəˈbɑl/
• UK: /kəˈbæl/

Origin and Usage:

The word "cabal" originated in the early 17th century from the French word "cabale," which means "mystery" or "secret." It was first used in English to refer to a secret political clique or faction, and later came to refer to any small group of people who work together secretly and often for a dishonest purpose. The word has a negative connotation and is often used to describe a group of people who are involved in a conspiracy or plot.

Synonyms:

• clique
• conspiracy
• plot
• faction
• syndicate

Related Words:

• babel
• label
• tabla
• cabby
• cabob

Example Sentences:

• The cabal of executives conspired to rig the prices.
• The politician was accused of being part of a secret cabal.
• The group formed a cabal to overthrow the government.
• The two businessmen caballed to corner the market.