Cabal — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

noun verb /kə-ˈbäl/ ca·bal

Meaning & Definition of Cabal

Cabal (noun)

  1. the contrived schemes of a group of persons secretly united in a plot (as to overturn a government); also, a group engaged in such schemes
  2. club, group

Cabal (verb)

  1. to unite in or form a cabal

Cabal (noun) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. a group involved in secret or criminal activities

    "a conspiracy theory about the existence of an international cabal devoted to world domination"

    similar: conspiracy, crew, gang, Mafia, mob, ring, syndicate
    related: bunch, circle, clan, clique, coterie, coven, crowd, galère, lot, network, pack, set, junta, oligarchy

Cabal (verb) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. as in team (up), collaborate

    similar: collaborate, gang up, hang together, team (up), ally, associate, band (together), club, coalesce, cohere, confederate, conjoin, cooperate, federate, league, unite, incorporate, organize, unionize, affiliate, amalgamate, combine, conglomerate, consolidate, converge, group, join, merge, knot, link, tie, wed
    opposite: break up, disband, detach, disengage, dissolve, disunite, divorce, part, segregate, separate, sever, split, sunder, alienate, estrange, fall out

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Cabal

The most common words with a similar meaning to Cabal:

conspiracy, crew, gang, Mafia, mob, ring, syndicate, collaborate, gang up, hang together, team (up), ally, associate, band (together), club, coalesce, cohere, confederate, conjoin, cooperate, federate, league, unite, incorporate, organize, unionize, affiliate, amalgamate, combine, conglomerate, consolidate, converge, group, join, merge, knot, link, tie, wed

Antonyms & Opposite Words for Cabal

Words with the opposite meaning of Cabal:

break up, disband, detach, disengage, dissolve, disunite, divorce, part, segregate, separate, sever, split, sunder, alienate, estrange, fall out

Related Words for Cabal

bunch, circle, clan, clique, coterie, coven, crowd, galère, lot, network, pack, set, junta, oligarchy

Word Forms of Cabal

Inflections: caballed, caballing

Origin & Etymology of Cabal

French cabale cabala, intrigue, cabal, from Medieval Latin cabbala cabala, from Late Hebrew qabbālāh, literally, received (lore)

First known use: 1614

Vocabulary Lists & Topics for Cabal

Frequently Asked Questions about Cabal

What does "Cabal" mean?

"Cabal" means the contrived schemes of a group of persons secretly united in a plot (as to overturn a government); also, a group engaged in such schemes. As an a noun and a verb, it is defined as: the contrived schemes of a group of persons secretly united in a plot (as to overturn a government); also, a group engaged in such schemes. It has 2 distinct senses.

What is another word for "Cabal"?

Other words for "Cabal" include conspiracy, crew, gang, Mafia, mob, ring, syndicate and collaborate. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Cabal" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Cabal"?

There are 53 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Cabal". Common alternatives include conspiracy, crew, gang, Mafia, mob, ring, syndicate, collaborate, gang up and hang together.

What is the opposite of "Cabal"?

Antonyms of "Cabal" include break up, disband, detach, disengage, dissolve, disunite, divorce and part.

How do you use "Cabal" in a sentence?

Examples of "Cabal" in a sentence: "a conspiracy theory about the existence of an international cabal devoted to world domination".

Is "Cabal" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Cabal" can be used as a noun and a verb, depending on the context.

Is "Cabal" useful for IELTS, TOEFL, and other English exams?

As a C2-level word, "Cabal" is typical of Cambridge C2 Proficiency (CPE), IELTS band 8.5–9.0, TOEFL iBT 114–120, PTE Academic 85–90. Advanced words like this are also useful for the GRE, SAT, GMAT, and LSAT.

How do you pronounce "Cabal"?

"Cabal" is pronounced /kə-ˈbäl/ and divided into syllables as ca·bal.