a group of people with the same interests (who often discourage others from joining them)

group of friends

to encourage something that is wrong

plot, scheme

the act of conspiring

collusion in plan

to make secret plans (with others) (to do wrong)

plot, scheme with someone

(from French) a violent or unconstitutional change in government

drastic action or change, often in politics

a group of people in a larger group (e.g. a political party) with different views, often ones that suit their own interests

group sharing a belief or cause

(an instance of) plotting secretly

scheme

a group of army officers who have seized power by force

council

an evil plot or scheme

maneuver, plot

a disorganized crowd, especially one that has gathered to make trouble or attack; a gang of criminals

large group of people

a piece of ground (usually small); a (secret) plan (good or bad) (to do something)

plan, scheme

an act of revolving or going round; a complete turn of a wheel etc

drastic action or change, often in politics