cabal

Preposition: of

• politician: Every few years we are expected to give a leasehold on power to a cabal of professional politicians.
• general: No. Thirty years ago a secret cabal of generals, aristocrats and businessmen really did plot to oust Harold Wilson and seize power.

Converse of subject

• dominate: Dominated by shady cabals of WASP power-brokers, the city between the wars harbored both strong anti-Semitic elements and an energetic Ku Klux Klan.

Converse of object

• form: Those who form this cabal operate in a network of shadowy organizations that proselytize the demise of western democracy.
• lead: Apparently back when Roberto's father lead the cabal, they made a copy of the Dagger.
• see: I have seen such cabals in action for more than 30 years.

Adjective modifier

• criminal: Video: How to Steal an Election Electronically Ever wondered how Bush and his criminal cabal got into the White House?
• secret: Secret cabals were clearly evident with Daffy Bill and Richard to be found in dark corners mixing evil spells to keep the chalice.
• small: He would probably prefer the crowds, considering deeply-held views that the company is run by teams rather than a small cabal.
• unelected: The reality is that the IIG are an unelected cabal who have won their places in 'government ' for only two reasons.
• inner: They claim to support local government but direct policy from their inner cabal.