rabblement

[ rab-uhl-muhnt ]

noun
  1. a tumult; disturbance.

Origin of rabblement

1
First recorded in 1535–45; rabble1 + -ment

Words Nearby rabblement

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How to use rabblement in a sentence

  • In the stage directions of this scene, Shakespeare shows his own opinion of the mob by writing, "Enter Cade and his rabblement."

  • Two other cuts—mere rabblement and eyesore—leave on the mind a feeling of disgust almost without interest and without shame.

    George Cruikshank | W. H. Chesson
  • Beausobre says of, him: "His principle was, that faith was only fit for the rabblement."

    Religion In The Heavens | Logan Mitchell
  • The rabblement is at least aware of the punishment it deserves—and will receive!