cabal

nounplot

Synonyms for cabal

noun plot

circle

noun. group of close friends, associates

Word Origin & History

1520s, "mystical interpretation of the Old Testament," later "society, small group meeting privately" (1660s), from French cabal, in both senses, from Medieval Latin cabbala (see cabbala). Popularized in English 1673 as an acronym for five intriguing ministers of Charles II (Clifford, Arlington, Buckingham, Ashley, and Lauderdale), which gave the word its sinister connotations.

Example Sentences forcabal

People denounced the Austrian cabal, and the queen as its centre.

The political conspiracy developed into what is known in history as the "Cabal."

As a foundation of their scheme, the Cabal have established a sort of Rota in the Court.

By this plan several important ends are answered to the Cabal.

Nor was this all: in London, there had already formed a cabal in favour of the Atheling.

Had she not seen that he was helpless in the hands of this cabal in his own household?

The cabal, however, prevailed, and that party in Parliament.

Some urged Adams to overthrow the Hamiltonian cabal which opposed him.

From the initials of their names, this was called the king's cabal.

I will say that the gentleman himself is not of that cabal, and that his colleague is not.

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Synonyms for cabal

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combination

combinations

connivance

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