cabal vs cabalist

cabal and cabalist both are nouns.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
cabal	Yes	No	Yes	No
cabalist	Yes	No	No	No

cabal (noun)	cabalist (noun)
a plot to carry out some harmful or illegal act (especially a political plot)	an expert who is highly skilled in obscure or difficult or esoteric matters
a clique (often secret) that seeks power usually through intrigue	a member of a cabal

cabal (verb)	cabalist (verb)
engage in plotting or enter into a conspiracy, swear together