cabal vs coterie
coterie vs cabalcabal and coterie both are nouns.
cabal is a verb but coterie is not a verb.
| Word | Noun | Adjective | Verb | Adverb |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| cabal | Yes | No | Yes | No |
| coterie | Yes | No | No | No |
As nouns,
coterie is a hypernym of
cabal; that is, coterie is a
word with a broader meaning than cabal:
- cabal: a clique (often secret) that seeks power usually through intrigue
- coterie: an exclusive circle of people with a common purpose
| cabal (noun) | coterie (noun) |
|---|---|
| a plot to carry out some harmful or illegal act (especially a political plot) | an exclusive circle of people with a common purpose |
| a clique (often secret) that seeks power usually through intrigue |
| cabal (verb) | coterie (verb) |
|---|---|
| engage in plotting or enter into a conspiracy, swear together |
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