rabblement

/ˈræbəlmənt/

Definitions

1. noun

a crowd of noisy, often unruly or disreputable people, especially in a theatre or other public place.

“The theatre was criticized for its rabblement, which disrupted the performance.”

2. noun

a crowd of people, often noisy and disorderly, gathered to see or hear something.

“The politician tried to address the rabblement that had gathered outside the palace gates.”

Synonyms

  • crowd
  • mob
  • throng

Antonyms

  • quiet
  • silence