Rabble

usgb/ˈræbl/
noun

A large, noisy, uncontrolled group, especially of people behaving badly.

The police had to control the rabble outside the concert hall who were causing havoc.
Visual representation of "rabble" - A large, noisy, uncontrolled group, especially of people behaving badly

Often appears as...

  • unruly rabble
  • rabble of protesters
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Negative Connotation

Used to imply disorder or lack of control, often with a negative tone.

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The rabble at the party got out of hand quickly.
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Associated with Chaos

Emphasizes a chaotic or disordered situation when describing a group.

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After the game, a rabble of fans flooded the streets.
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Intensity of Situation

Reflects an intense or extreme scenario, greater than just a crowd.

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The rabble grew violent, and storefronts were damaged.
Visual representation of the word "Rabble"

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