RABBLES Synonyms: 41 Similar and Opposite Words

rabble

noun

ˈra-bəl

Definition of rabble

as in masses

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

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Recent Examples of rabble Jongno's gay bars are concentrated on the more discreet second-floor levels overlooking Pocha Street, above the heterosexual rabble. — Anton Hur, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 June 2026 In her cell, surrounded by her fellow rabble-rousing women, Deborah works the room. — Jessica M. Goldstein, Vulture, 1 May 2026 How dare the lowly rabble at Fenway Park treat our esteemed mayor and governor with such disrespect! — Joe Battenfeld, Boston Herald, 7 Apr. 2026 There’s a rabble-rousing politician with grievances galore. — Melissa Melvin-Rodriguez, Charlotte Observer, 3 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for rabble

Recent Examples of Synonyms for rabble

Noun

In this world, Joe is the smartest guy in the room, and Camacho promises the populace that Joe will solve all America’s problems in one week.

— Donald Liebenson, IndieWire, 14 Sep. 2026
Russia is impossibly far from the victory Putin imagined in February 2022—controlling the country’s whole territory and populace.

— MICHAEL KIMMAGE, Foreign Affairs, 14 Sep. 2026

Definition of populace

Noun

Despite communism’s collapse in 20th century Soviet bloc countries, the last decade has witnessed a surprising surge in interest in communism and socialism among the US public and journalists globally.

— Luba Kassova, Fortune, 19 Sep. 2026
The challenges, some fear, are overwhelming for a system beloved by the American public and monumental for preserving America’s legacy and natural beauty.

— Martin Goillandeau, CNN Money, 19 Sep. 2026

Definition of public

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