machinate vs cabal

machinate is not a noun while cabal is a noun.

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

As verbs, machinate and cabal are synonyms defined as:

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

Other synonyms of machinate include complot, conjure, conspire.

machinate (noun)	cabal (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

machinate (verb)	cabal (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