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rabblement

[ rab-uhl-muhnt ]
/ ˈræb əl mənt /
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noun
a tumult; disturbance.
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Origin of rabblement

First recorded in 1535–45; rabble1 + -ment

Words nearby rabblement

rabbitry, rabbit's foot, rabbit's-foot fern, rabbit warren, rabble, rabblement, rabble-rouse, rabble-rouser, rabble-rousing, Rabe, Rabelais
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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."

    Tolstoy on Shakespeare|Leo Tolstoy

  • 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!

    The Sword of Honor, volumes 1 & 2|Eugne Sue
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