uproar

American

[uhp-rawr, -rohr] / ˈʌpˌrɔr, -ˌroʊr /

noun

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

Synonyms:

furor, hubbub, commotion, turbulence, tumult
an instance of this.

Synonyms:

clamor

uproar British

/ ˈʌpˌrɔː /

noun

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

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uproar Idioms

see make a scene (an uproar).

Related Words

See disorder.

Etymology

Origin of uproar

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

Example Sentences

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Otherwise, the effective closure of the Strait of Hormuz wouldn’t cause such an uproar.

From Salon

The disclosure sparked an uproar in France; the foreign minister called for an investigation, saying “the facts are extremely serious.”

From The Wall Street Journal

The uproar gained enough steam that even comic book great Grant Morrison noticed.

From Los Angeles Times

It marks a sharp escalation in a saga which has sparked uproar in Germany, and the finance ministry in Berlin swifty responded that any "hostile takeover" of the systemically important bank would be "unacceptable."

From Barron's

The video triggered public uproar and a criminal complaint from the health ministry.

From BBC

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