the rabble

noun
UK: /ðə ˈræbəl/
US: /ðə ˈræbəl/

  1. A large group of noisy, uncontrolled people who are or seem likely to cause trouble or violence.

    1. The police struggled to control the rabble at the demonstration.
    2. The politician's speech inflamed the rabble, leading to unrest in the city streets as the rabble protested.

Synonyms

mob crowd throng horde riffraff canaille

Frequently Asked Questions

The phonetic transcription of "the rabble" is /ðə ˈræbəl/ in British English and /ðə ˈræbəl/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "the rabble": mob, crowd, throng, horde, riffraff, canaille.

Example usage of "the rabble": "The police struggled to control the rabble at the demonstration.". More examples on the page.