uproar

[ uhp-rawr, -rohr ]
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noun
  1. a state of violent and noisy disturbance, as of a multitude; turmoil.

  2. an instance of this.

Origin of uproar

1
1520–30; <Dutch oproer revolt, tumult, translation of German Aufruhr; sense and spelling influenced by roar

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1. See disorder.

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British Dictionary definitions for uproar

uproar

/ (ˈʌpˌrɔː) /


noun
  1. a commotion or disturbance characterized by loud noise and confusion; turmoil

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Other Idioms and Phrases with uproar

uproar

see make a scene (an uproar).

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