rabble

Definition

  • noun: a large group of loud people who could become violent
  • noun: a disorganized or confused collection of things
  • verb: to insult or assault by or as a mob
  • often used in a humorous or exaggerated way to suggest the attitudes of wealthy and powerful people
  • synonyms: mob

Examples

  • celebrities who live in beautiful homes far away from 'the rabble'

  • a 'rabble-rousing' speech/politician

  • an angry/unruly 'rabble'

Movie clips

Movie quotes

  • (..) That's absurd. I won't stand for it. Ha! I don't think they'd ask you to stand, sire. Shirkers. Ingrates. Rabble-rousers. Who would have the nerve to question my authority? Who would dare? Who-? Bard. (..)
    2013 The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug
  • (..) Then we must find these... ...troublemakers and arrest them. My thoughts exactly, sire. And all this talk of change must be suppressed. Can't afford to let the rabble band together... ...and start making noises. The next thing... ...you know, they'll start asking questions... (..)
    2013 The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug