Rabble — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

noun verb /ˈra-bəl/ rab·ble

Meaning & Definition of Rabble

Rabble (noun)

  1. a disorganized or disorderly crowd of people, mob
  2. a group, class, or body regarded with contempt
  3. ordinary or common people lacking wealth, power, or social status —usually used with the

Rabble (verb)

  1. to insult or assault by or as a mob

Rabble (noun) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. people looked down upon as ignorant and of the lowest class

    "the crown prince was reminded that even the rabble of the realm deserved his attention and compassion"

    similar: proletariat, rabblement, ragtag and bobtail, riffraff, rout, scum, tag, rag, and bobtail, trash, unwashed
    related: dregs, commoners, commons, herd, hoi polloi, masses, millions, mob, multitude, people, plebeians, populace, public, rank and file, bourgeoisie, middle class, working class
    opposite: A-list, aristocracy, elite, gentry, quality, society, upper class, upper crust
    near: elect, establishment, gentlefolk, nobility, peerage

Related Entry: Rabble-rouser (noun)

Rabble-rouser is a different word from Rabble. The synonyms below are for rabble-rouser, not for rabble.

  1. a person who stirs up public feelings especially of discontent

    "rabble-rousers inciting hungry people in breadlines to demand social justice"

    similar: agitator, demagogue, exciter, firebrand, fomenter, incendiary, inciter, instigator, kindler, provocateur
    related: demonstrator, marcher, objector, picketer, protester, advocate, apostle, backer, booster, champion, exponent, persuader, promoter, proponent, reformer, reformist, supporter, alarmist, extremist, insurgent, insurrectionist, radical, rebel, revolter, revolutionary, revolutionist, subversive, troublemaker, prodder, prompter, provoker, agent provocateur
    near: peacemaker, reconciler, uniter

Related Entry: Rabble-rousing (adjective)

Rabble-rousing is a different word from Rabble. The synonyms below are for rabble-rousing, not for rabble.

  1. as in demagogic, agitating

    similar: agitating, demagogic, seditious, traitorous, treacherous, treasonous, defiant, disobedient, insubordinate, intractable, recalcitrant, refractory, restive, ungovernable, unruly, insurgent, insurrectionary, mutinous, rebellious, revolutionary
    opposite: constant, devoted, loyal, staunch, steadfast, true, true-blue, compliant, obedient, submissive, tractable

Related Entry: Rabble-rousers (noun)

Rabble-rousers is a different word from Rabble. The synonyms below are for rabble-rousers, not for rabble.

  1. a person who stirs up public feelings especially of discontent

    "rabble-rousers inciting hungry people in breadlines to demand social justice"

    similar: agitators, demagogues, exciters, firebrands, fomenters, incendiaries, inciters, instigators, kindlers, provocateurs
    related: demonstrators, marchers, objectors, picketers, protesters, advocates, apostles, backers, boosters, champions, exponents, persuaders, promoters, proponents, reformers, reformists, supporters, alarmists, extremists, insurgents, insurrectionists, radicals, rebels, revolters, revolutionaries, revolutionists, subversives, troublemakers, prodders, prompters, provokers, agents provocateurs
    near: peacemakers, reconcilers, uniters

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Rabble

The most common words with a similar meaning to Rabble:

proletariat, rabblement, ragtag and bobtail, riffraff, rout, scum, tag, rag, and bobtail, trash, unwashed

Antonyms & Opposite Words for Rabble

Words with the opposite meaning of Rabble:

A-list, aristocracy, elite, gentry, quality, society, upper class, upper crust

Related Words for Rabble

dregs, commoners, commons, herd, hoi polloi, masses, millions, mob, multitude, people, plebeians, populace, public, rank and file, bourgeoisie, middle class, working class

Near Antonyms of Rabble

elect, establishment, gentlefolk, nobility, peerage

Word Forms of Rabble

Inflections: rabbles, rabbled, rabbling

Origin & Etymology of Rabble

Middle English rabel pack of animals

First known use: 14th century

Words & Phrases Containing Rabble

rabble-rouser, the rabble

Frequently Asked Questions about Rabble

What does "Rabble" mean?

"Rabble" means a disorganized or disorderly crowd of people, mob. As an a noun and a verb, it is defined as: a disorganized or disorderly crowd of people, mob.

What is another word for "Rabble"?

Other words for "Rabble" include proletariat, rabblement, ragtag and bobtail, riffraff, rout, scum, tag, rag, and bobtail and trash. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Rabble" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Rabble"?

There are 26 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Rabble". Common alternatives include proletariat, rabblement, ragtag and bobtail, riffraff, rout, scum, tag, rag, and bobtail, trash and unwashed.

What is the opposite of "Rabble"?

Antonyms of "Rabble" include A-list, aristocracy, elite, gentry, quality, society, upper class and upper crust. Near antonyms include elect, establishment, gentlefolk and nobility.

How do you use "Rabble" in a sentence?

Examples of "Rabble" in a sentence: "the crown prince was reminded that even the rabble of the realm deserved his attention and compassion".

Is "Rabble" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Rabble" can be used as a noun and a verb, depending on the context.

How do you pronounce "Rabble"?

"Rabble" is pronounced /ˈra-bəl/ and divided into syllables as rab·ble.

What is the origin of the word "Rabble"?

"Rabble" comes from Middle English rabel pack of animals. First known use: 14th century.