rabble

Meanings

• noun

  A large disorderly crowd of people, especially one that is rowdy and violent.

  - "The team was disqualified after their fans turned into a rabble and began throwing objects at the referees."
  - "The politician was forced to leave the stage as the rabble grew more agitated."

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Pronunciation

1. /ˈɹæbəl/
   
   
   
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2. /ˈɹæbəl/
   
   
   
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3. /ˈɹæbəl/
   
   
   
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Synonyms

plebs , riffraff

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with rabble
able , table , stable , cradle

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Variants

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rabble , rabbles , rabbled , rabbling , rabble-rouser , rabble-rousers , rabble-rousing , rabble-rousings , the rabble

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Etymology

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Originally, a group of peasants or commoners, especially one that is unruly or disorganized.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'rabble' has been used in English since the 15th century.

2. The word 'rabble' comes from the Old French word 'rable', meaning 'scum' or 'dregs'.

3. In medieval Europe, the term 'rabble' was used to describe the common people, particularly those who were not part of the nobility or the clergy.

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Related Concepts

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1. mob: A large and unruly crowd of people, often characterized by disorderly behavior and violence.

2. riot: A violent disturbance of the peace by a crowd.

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Culture

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In literature, the term 'rabble' has been used to describe mobs or violent crowds. In art, it has been depicted in various paintings and sculptures as a symbol of disorder and chaos. In music, it has been used as a metaphor for a loud and chaotic sound.

How to Memorize "rabble"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a large, disorderly crowd of people, perhaps throwing objects or engaging in violent behavior.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'rabble' with the image of a chaotic and violent crowd.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember the word 'rabble' as a large group of rowdy, unruly people by associating it with the word 'rable' (meaning garbage or refuse), and imagining a large pile of refuse that is disorderly and chaotic.

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