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cabal
noun
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Synonyms for cabal
Synonyms: Noun
conspiracy, crew, gang, Mafia, mob, ring, syndicate
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Examples of cabal in a Sentence
Noun
a cabal plotting to overthrow the government a conspiracy theory about the existence of an international cabal devoted to world dominationRecent Examples on the Web: Noun
Its influence has been so powerful, yet undefined, that it is often cited by conspiracy theorists as being part of a cabal to institute some sort of global government. — Matt Schudel, Washington Post, "Leslie H. Gelb, journalist, think-tank leader and foreign policy expert, dies at 82," 31 Aug. 2019 In Germany, despite having fought for the country in World War I, Jews were suddenly treated like a cabal of traitorous outsiders. — Rabbi David Wolpe, Time, "Even People Who Like Some of Trump's Policies on Israel Should Condemn His Dangerous 'Disloyalty' Comment," 21 Aug. 2019 Jimmy Patronis, also a part of that pro-gun cabal in the House in 2011, is now chief financial officer. — Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, sun-sentinel.com, "A judge provides much-needed sanity on Florida gun laws | Editorial," 30 July 2019 The cabal changes—globalists, Lizard People, the media, the Vatican, whatevs—but the song remains the same. — Peter Opaskar, Ars Technica, "Operation Avalanche, the only good conspiracy—fake the Moon landing, get promoted," 20 July 2019 But senior civil servants and diplomats like Mr. Darroch have been depicted by pro-Brexit campaigners as a cabal in the heart of government trying to thwart Britain’s exit from the EU. — Stephen Fidler, WSJ, "U.K. Envoy’s Exit Feeds British Worries of Isolation," 11 July 2019 Empress Catherine II of Russia was no stranger to conspiracies and cabals orchestrated by her enemies, but in the early 1770s, one mysterious woman’s claim to the throne would expose deep insecurities underlying Catherine’s reign. — National Geographic, "This 'pretender princess' tried to steal Catherine the Great's throne," 6 Aug. 2019 Prosecuting members of a purported Satanic, child-eating cabal by way of the inspector general’s office has become a key cog for belief in Qanon. — Ben Collins, NBC News, "Local FBI field office warns of 'conspiracy theory-driven domestic extremists'," 1 Aug. 2019 The Electoral College, like the Senate, was designed to stop the country from being ruled by a cabal of Washington Post and New York Times columnists. — Kyle Smith, National Review, "Our Democracy Is Not in Crisis," 23 July 2019Recent Examples on the Web: Verb
Nothing was more to be desired than that every practicable obstacle should be opposed to cabal, intrigue, and corruption. — Martin Finucane, BostonGlobe.com, "How far back does concern about foreign influence in the US go? All the way back," 14 June 2019 Powell is drawing encouragement from the significant losses of candidates who, like Burton, are backed by the Empower Texans cabal attempting to take control of the Texas Legislature. — Richard Greene, star-telegram, "Republicans think they have November in the bag. Do they? | Fort Worth Star-Telegram," 24 May 2018These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'cabal.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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