uproar

[uhp-rawr, -rohr]

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noun

a state of violent and noisy disturbance, as of a multitude; turmoil.
an instance of this.

Origin of uproar

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

Synonyms for uproar

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1. tumult, turbulence, commotion, hubbub, furor. 2. clamor.

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1. See disorder.

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Related Words for uproar

turmoil, flap, riot, confusion, brawl, chaos, strife, mayhem, melee, fracas, turbulence, furor, outcry, clamor, free-for-all, fuss, bickering, jangle, to-do, noise

Examples from the Web for uproar

Contemporary Examples of uproar

There was a bit of an uproar from Tolkien purists about her being included in...
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December 4, 2014
But the killers clearly failed to anticipate the uproar that would follow.
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October 29, 2014
While Kilmeade walked back the comment the next day after an uproar, he did not apologize.
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October 1, 2014
These comments incited an uproar among Iroquois fans believing Kessenich had disrespected their tradition.
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July 21, 2014
The uproar denouncing Alice was so swift that ABC Family cancelled it before even shooting the pilot.
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June 24, 2014

Historical Examples of uproar

Omar Ben became conscious of an uproar beyond the garden wall.
A Night Out
Edward Peple
At that moment there was an uproar from the upper part of the hotel.
Way of the Lawless
Max Brand
When last seen, the environs of the works were filled with violence and uproar.
The Last of the Mohicans
James Fenimore Cooper
There was a sudden lull in the uproar when Mr. Minturn opened the door.
Tip Lewis and His Lamp
Pansy
I heard the uproar of people behind the door and of the crowd in the street.
My Double Life
Sarah Bernhardt

British Dictionary definitions for uproar

uproar

noun

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

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Word Origin and History for uproar

1520s, used by Tindale and later Coverdale as a loan-translation of German Aufruhr or Dutch oproer "tumult, riot," literally "a stirring up," in German and Dutch bibles (cf. Acts xxi:38), "outbreak of disorder, revolt, commotion," from German auf (Middle Dutch op) "up" + ruhr (Middle Dutch roer) "a stirring, motion," related to Old English hreran "to move, stir, shake" (see rare (adj.2)). Meaning "noisy shouting" is first recorded 1540s, probably by mistaken association with unrelated roar.

Idioms and Phrases with uproar

uproar

see make a scene (an uproar).