1. (noun)cabal, faction, junto, camarilla a clique (often secret) that seeks power usually through intrigue Synonyms: sect, cabal, conspiracy, junto, faction, camarilla
2. (noun)faction, sect a dissenting clique Synonyms: sect, cabal, religious order, religious sect, junto, faction, camarilla
Synonyms, Thesaurus & Antonyms of 'faction'
English Synonyms and Antonyms
1. faction A conspiracy is a combination of persons for an evil purpose, or the act of so combining. Conspiracy is a distinct crime under common, and generally under statutory, law. A faction is more ex Synonyms: cabal, combination, confederacy, crew, gang, conclave, conspiracy, faction, junto