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cabal

[kəˈbɑːl]

cabal Definition

a secret political clique or faction.

Using cabal: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "cabal" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    The president was accused of being part of a cabal to undermine the opposition.

  • Example

    The cabal of ministers was secretly plotting to overthrow the prime minister.

  • Example

    The company's board of directors was controlled by a small cabal of investors.

cabal Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for cabal

Phrases with cabal

  • a group of five ministers who dominated the government of King Charles II of England from 1660 to 1673

    Example

    The Cabal was notorious for its corruption and incompetence.

  • a conspiracy theory that suggests that a small group of people is secretly controlling world events

    Example

    The cabal theory about the Illuminati has been debunked by historians.

  • relating to or associated with the mystical interpretation of the Old Testament known as Kabbalah

    Example

    The book contains many cabalistic symbols and references.

Origins of cabal

from French 'cabale' or medieval Latin 'cabbala', meaning 'mystical interpretation of the Old Testament'

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Summary: cabal in Brief

The term 'cabal' [kəˈbɑːl] refers to a secret political clique or faction, often involved in conspiracies or plots. It can also refer to specific historical groups like 'the Cabal' of King Charles II's government. 'Cabal' is associated with formal terms like 'clique' and 'faction,' and informal terms like 'gang' and 'crew.'