cabal vs faction

cabal and faction both are nouns.

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

As nouns, cabal and faction are synonyms defined as:

cabal and faction: a clique (often secret) that seeks power usually through intrigue

Other synonyms of cabal include camarilla, junto.

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

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