cabal vs machinate

cabal is a noun but machinate is not a noun.

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

As verbs, cabal and machinate are synonyms defined as:

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

Other synonyms of cabal include complot, conjure, conspire.

cabal (noun)	machinate (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)	machinate (verb)
engage in plotting or enter into a conspiracy, swear together	engage in plotting or enter into a conspiracy, swear together
	arrange by systematic planning and united effort