Cabal (Verb)
Meaning
Engage in plotting or enter into a conspiracy, swear together; "They conspired to overthrow the government".
Classification
Verbs of thinking, judging, analyzing, doubting.
Examples
- The two rival nations began to cabal against their mutual foe, forming a secretive alliance that threatened to destabilize the region.
- Rumors swirled that the city's elite businessmen had begun to cabal, secretly manipulating the market to maximize their profits.
- The revolutionary leader successfully conspired with his fellow rebels, choosing instead to cabal in the dead of night to minimize the risk of detection.
- Eager to expand their influence, the wealthy aristocrats cabal, secretly backing various politicians and manipulating policy to suit their interests.
- After their discussion, the group of friends started to cabal, scheming and planning their elaborate prank to play on their unsuspecting classmates.