cabal vs complot

cabal is a noun but complot is not a noun.

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

As verbs, cabal and complot are synonyms defined as:

cabal and complot: engage in plotting or enter into a conspiracy, swear together

Other synonyms of cabal include conjure, conspire, machinate.

cabal (noun)	complot (noun)
a plot to carry out some harmful or illegal act (especially a political plot)
a clique (often secret) that seeks power usually through intrigue

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