cabal
A putative, secret organization of individuals gathered for a political purposeA putative, secret organization of individuals gathered for a political purpose.
» Today I learned that the word "cabal" is derived from "Kabballah."
Сегодня я узнала, что слово "кабала" происходит от "каббалы".
Значение
значений: 3(пренебрежительное)A putative, secret organization of individuals gathered for a political purpose.
The cabal is plotting to ruin the world.
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A secret plot.
The cabal to destroy the building was foiled by federal agents.
An identifiable group within the tradition of Discordianism.
- a clique (often secret) that seeks power usually through intrigue
- a plot to carry out some harmful or illegal act (especially a political plot)
Примеры
предложений: 7Today I learned that the word "cabal" is derived from "Kabballah."
Сегодня я узнала, что слово "кабала" происходит от "каббалы".
If there's a cabal orchestrating everything in this world, it's no wonder they're embarrassed to own up to it.
The word "cabal" has antisemitic origins, being derived from "Kabbalah."
Bouteflika cabal could have eroded Algeria into a shell of a nation.
How are we some all-powerful cabal if both major British parties are anti-trans?
Переводы
языков: 6По значениям 1
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Происхождение
From French cabale, from Medieval Latin cabbala, which in turn is derived from Hebrew קַבָFrom French cabale, from Medieval Latin cabbala, which in turn is derived from Hebrew קַבָּלָה (kabalá, “Jewish mysticism”, literally “reception, something received”) (such as knowledge). Doublet of Kabbalah, as well as, more distantly, ghibli.
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Формы
мн. число: cabalsСинонимы
синонимов: 4- a clique (often secret) that seeks power usually through intrigue:factionjuntocamarilla
- a plot to carry out some harmful or illegal act (especially a political plot):conspiracy