rabble

/'ræbl/
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rabble

A rabble of protesters gathered outside the town hall.

Definition
  1. Noun:
    • A disorderly crowd of people: A large, noisy, and potentially unruly group of people gathered together.
    • Disparaging term for the common people: Used to refer to the masses or ordinary people in a way that shows contempt, suggesting they are ignorant or unruly.
Usage Examples

  • Noun (Disorderly crowd):

    • The police struggled to control the rabble that gathered after the concert.
    • A rabble of protesters filled the square, shouting slogans.

  • Noun (Disparaging term for common people):

    • The arrogant nobleman looked down on what he called the "common rabble."
    • Politicians sometimes fear the anger of the rabble.
Advanced Usage
  • "The rabble": A fixed phrase used as a collective noun to refer contemptuously to the lower social classes or the general populace.
    • The new tax was designed to placate the rabble.
  • "Rabble-rouser": (Note: This is a compound word, listed here as advanced usage). A person who stirs up discontent or anger among the public, especially through impassioned speech.
    • The speaker was accused of being a rabble-rouser who incited violence.
Variants and Related Words
  • Rabblement (noun, archaic): A tumultuous crowd; a rabble.
  • Rabble-rousing (noun/adjective): The act or practice of stirring up the emotions or passions of the masses.
Synonyms
  • Mob: A large, disorderly crowd, often one that is violent or intent on causing trouble.
  • Horde: A large, often intimidating crowd.
  • Populace: The general public (more neutral, less disparaging).
  • Plebeians: Common people (often used in a historical or class-conscious context).
Related Phrases
  • To rouse the rabble: To stir up or incite a crowd to anger or action.
    • His fiery speech was meant to rouse the rabble.
Notes on Meaning

The word "rabble" is almost always used in a negative or derogatory sense. It implies a lack of order, refinement, or intelligence in the group being described. Its use often reveals the speaker's sense of superiority or disdain. The other meaning related to metalworking tools (e.g., a stirring bar) is highly specialized and archaic.

rabble

A rabble of protesters gathered outside the town hall.

Noun
  1. disparaging terms for the common people
  2. a disorderly crowd of people

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