cabal

Noun
  1. A clique (often secret) that seeks power usually through intrigue (synset 108258719)
    is a type of: camp, clique, coterie, ingroup, inner circle, pack - an exclusive circle of people with a common purpose
    member holonym: cabalist - a member of a cabal
    same as: camarilla, faction, junto
  2. A plot to carry out some harmful or illegal act (especially a political plot) (synset 105917476)
    referred to in: government, political science, politics - the study of government of states and other political units
    is a type of: game, plot, secret plan - a secret scheme to do something (especially something underhand or illegal)
    subtypes: gunpowder plot - a conspiracy in 1605 in England to blow up James I and the Houses of Parliament to avenge the persecution of Catholics in England; led by Guy Fawkes
    same as: conspiracy
Verb
  1. Engage in plotting or enter into a conspiracy, swear together (synset 200708804)
    "They conspired to overthrow the government"
    is a type of: plot - plan secretly, usually something illegal
    subtypes: coconspire - conspire together
    same as: complot, conjure, conspire, machinate

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