RABBLEMENTS Synonyms: 41 Similar and Opposite Words

rabblement

noun

ˈra-bəl-mənt

Definition of rabblement

as in masses

people looked down upon as ignorant and of the lowest class haughty nobles who ignored and scorned the rabblement at their own peril

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Noun

Beijing envisions a comprehensive AI education system that spans all levels of schooling and extends to the broader public.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 3 Oct. 2026
That commitment to authenticity began with the brand’s core foundation before reaching the broader public.

— Chase Jordan October 3, Charlotte Observer, 3 Oct. 2026

Definition of public

Noun

The decision was ultimately reversed by a New York Supreme Court judge, on the grounds that Warren violated the populace’s religious liberties.

— Clare Whitton, The Conversation, 17 Sep. 2026
The entire populace is beholden to Billy’s stepmom, Zoe Macon (Poorna Jagannathan), their resident Manhunter in hiding.

— Brian Davids, HollywoodReporter, 15 Sep. 2026

Definition of populace

Noun

Abdul El-Sayed, a rabble-rousing populist and former public health official, just barely eked out a primary victory Tuesday in Michigan over a centrist rival who was the pick of Washington Democrats to keep a must-hold Senate seat.

— Philip Elliott, Time, 5 Aug. 2026
Their tardiness, which saw the start delayed by half an hour, was continued on the field with India looking like a rabble in the face of the onslaught from Buttler and Brook.

— Paul Newman, New York Times, 12 July 2026

Definition of rabble

Noun

Another 13 people were wounded on downtown Sacramento’s K Street and 10th Street, in what became the deadliest mass shooting in the city’s history.

— Darrell Smith, Sacbee.com, 19 June 2026
Organizers say more than 125,000 people are expected throughout the event, bringing in millions of dollars for the local economy.

— Ryan Hughes, CBS News, 19 June 2026

Definition of people

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Vinegar Acidic solutions like vinegar are a fan favorite of many eco-friendly cleaners, due to their innate ability to break down and lift stains from hard water, rust, and soap scum.

— Kate Van Pelt, The Spruce, 28 Sep. 2026
Things like soap scum, hard water, and body oils can all play a role.

— Ashlyn Needham, Southern Living, 26 Sep. 2026

Definition of scum

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The Vikings erupted for 21 fourth-quarter points, turning what had looked like a rout into a one-possession game.

— D’Joumbarey Moreau, Miami Herald, 3 Oct. 2026
But much of the investable universe ended the week with losses, as a five-week-long global bond rout and crude oil near $100 a barrel hurt the parts of the market most sensitive to interest rates and the economy.

— Sarah Min, CNBC, 2 Oct. 2026

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