Synonyms for cabal

Noun

1. cabal, faction, junto, camarilla, clique, coterie, ingroup, inner circle, pack, camp

usage: a clique (often secret) that seeks power usually through intrigue

2. conspiracy, cabal, plot, secret plan, game

usage: a plot to carry out some harmful or illegal act (especially a political plot)

Verb

1. conspire, cabal, complot, conjure, machinate, plot

usage: engage in plotting or enter into a conspiracy, swear together; "They conspired to overthrow the government"