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Cabal
01
a secret plot, especially one designed to gain power or manipulate events behind the scenes
Examples
The novel centers on a cabal plotting to overthrow the monarchy.
Rumors spread of a cabal working behind the scenes to rig the election.
to cabal
01
to conspire with others to gain power or influence
Examples
The ministers caballed late into the night, planning to unseat the prime minister.
He accused the board members of caballing to block the merger.
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cabalism
cabalist
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