Cabal \Ca*bal"\, v. i. [imp. & p. p. Caballed (-b[a^]ld"); p.
pr. & vb. n. Caballing]. [Cf. F. cabaler.]
To unite in a small party to promote private views and
interests by intrigue; to intrigue; to plot.
[1913 Webster]
Caballing still against it with the great. --Dryden.
[1913 Webster]
The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48
cabal
n 1: a clique (often secret) that seeks power usually through
intrigue [syn: faction, junto, camarilla]
2: a plot to carry out some harmful or illegal act (especially
a political plot) [syn: conspiracy]
v : engage in plotting or enter into a conspiracy, swear
together; "They conspired to overthrow the government"
[syn: conspire, complot, conjure, machinate]
[also: caballing, caballed]
WordNet (r) 2.0
caballed
See cabal
WordNet (r) 2.0
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