cabal Meaning & Definition
What Does Cabal Mean?
As a noun, cabal means A putative, secret organization of individuals gathered for a political purpose. It can also mean A secret plot. As a verb, it means To engage in the activities of a cabal.
Word Facts for Cabal
| Part of speech | noun, verb |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | //kəˈbɑːl// |
| Syllables | 1 |
| Synonyms | faction, camarilla and conspire |
| Plural | cabals |
| Verb forms | cabals, and past participle |
Cabal Definition (Noun)
- A putative, secret organization of individuals gathered for a political purpose.
The cabal is plotting to ruin the world.
- A secret plot.
The cabal to destroy the building was foiled by federal agents.
- An identifiable group within the tradition of Discordianism.
Cabal as a Verb
- To engage in the activities of a cabal.
Synonyms of Cabal
Cabal synonyms and antonyms →Antonyms of Cabal
No antonyms or near antonyms are listed by the available sources for this entry.
Cabal in a Sentence
The cabal is plotting to ruin the world.
The cabal to destroy the building was foiled by federal agents.
Word Forms & Grammar
cabal (plural cabals)
cabal (third-person singular simple present cabals, present participle (US) cabaling or (UK) caballing, simple past and past participle (US) cabaled or (UK) caballed)
Words That Rhyme With Cabal
Origin of Cabal
From French cabale, from Medieval Latin cabbala,[1] 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.
Cabal Pronunciation
The standard pronunciation of cabal is //kəˈbɑːl//, spoken in 1 syllable.
Common Questions About Cabal
Is cabal a noun or a verb?
Cabal is mainly used as a noun, but it can also be used as a verb.
What is another word for cabal?
Words with a similar meaning to cabal include faction, camarilla and conspire. See the full list of cabal synonyms and antonyms.
What is the plural of cabal?
The plural of cabal is cabals.
What is the past tense of cabal?
The past tense of cabal is and past participle.