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Meaning of cabal in English
Pronunciation
/kəˈbæl/
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Verb
cabal
Definitions
1.
engage in plotting or enter into a conspiracy, swear together
Examples
« They conspired to overthrow the government »
Noun
cabal
Etymology
late 16th century (denoting the Kabbalah): from French cabale, from medieval Latin cabala (see Kabbalah)
Definitions
1.
a clique (often secret) that seeks power usually through intrigue
2.
a plot to carry out some harmful or illegal act (especially a political plot)