Definitions
engage in plotting or enter into a conspiracy, swear together
Word origin
From French cabale, from Medieval Latin cabbala, which in turn is derived from Hebrew קַבָּלָה (kabalá, “Jewish mysticism”, literally “reception, something received”) (such as knowledge). Doublet of Kabbalah, as well as, more distantly, ghibli.
Used in a sentence
“The cabal is plotting to ruin the world.”
“Undaunted and implacable, prudent and active; no opposition of the French princes or nobles could withstand his vengeance, no cabals could escape his penetration.”
“With his active and intriguing temper, Francis would doubtless have taken an eager part in the court cabals and conspiracies which make the history of Charles the Second; […]”
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Used as a crossword answer1 curated clues
01“Secret plotting group”5 letters
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