rabble

[ˈræbl]

rabble Definition

• 1. a disorderly crowd; a mob
• 2. the lowest class of people
• 3. a group of people regarded as worthless or contemptible

Using rabble: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "rabble" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  The rabble outside the courthouse was getting out of control.

• Example

  The politician appealed to the rabble for support.

• Example

  He was dismissed as part of the rabble and not worth listening to.

rabble Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for rabble

• throng
• mass
• horde
• mob
• crowd

Antonyms for rabble

• elite
• aristocracy

Phrases with rabble

• stir up the rabble

  to incite or provoke a group of people, especially those who are discontented or dissatisfied

  Example

  The politician was accused of trying to stir up the rabble with his inflammatory speech.

• join the rabble

  to become part of a group of people who are considered to be of low social status

  Example

  After losing his job, he joined the rabble of homeless people living on the streets.

• rabble-rouser

  a person who incites or provokes a group of people, especially those who are discontented or dissatisfied

  Example

  The politician was accused of being a rabble-rouser by his opponents.

Origins of rabble

from Middle English 'rablen', meaning 'to speak incoherently'

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Summary: rabble in Brief

The term 'rabble' [ˈræbl] refers to a disorderly crowd or the lowest class of people. It can also be used to describe a group of people regarded as worthless or contemptible. The term is often used in political contexts, such as when a politician appeals to the rabble for support or is accused of being a rabble-rouser. 'Rabble' has negative connotations and is often used informally to refer to people as 'trash' or 'scum.'