1. (

• cabal ,
• faction ,
• junto ,
• camarilla

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

2. (

• conspiracy ,
• cabal

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

1. (

• conspire ,
• cabal ,
• complot ,
• conjure ,
• machinate

) engage in plotting or enter into a conspiracy, swear together; "They conspired to overthrow the government" ;