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cabal

noun verb

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

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Word Facts

Word length
5
Starts with
C
Ends with
L
Contains
AB
Scrabble score
9
Database source
OEWN 2025 Core

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noun

  1. a plot to carry out some harmful or illegal act (especially a political plot)

noun

  1. a clique (often secret) that seeks power usually through intrigue

verb

  1. engage in plotting or enter into a conspiracy, swear together

    “They conspired to overthrow the government”

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They conspired to overthrow the government

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