n. 1 intrigue, plot, conspiracy, scheme The cabal against Washington found supporters exclusively in the north 2 junta or junto, clique, set, coterie, faction, band, league; unit, party, caucus, club; ring, gang A cabal of artists was formed
v. 3 intrigue, plot, conspire, connive, machinate The barons began to sow dissension and to cabal against his succession