A cabal is a group of people who are working together to achieve a particular goal. They typically have a secret agenda, and they are working to keep their membership secret.
The cabal was trying to overthrow the government.
The cabal was trying to get the new CEO to accept their offer.
noun
a clique (often secret) that seeks power usually through intrigue
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verb
engage in plotting or enter into a conspiracy, swear together
Synonyms:
noun
a plot to carry out some harmful or illegal act (especially a political plot)
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Carlaude is the other party in the Mediation Cabal.
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Always blame the omnipotent cabal.
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I reposted the text in the Cabal.
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That was your official instigation in the cabal.
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This brought me to the attention of the cabal.
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I'm heartened the Cabal is in good hands.
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But I guess the rest of the cabal owns the article.
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His supercilious behaviour reminds me of that of the cabal.
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Humorous pages in userspace are allowed, such as the Bathrobe Cabal.
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I am interested to hear the oracle of the Cabal.