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raucous vs. ruckus

raucous
[raw-kuhs] / ˈrɔ kəs /

adjective

  1. harsh; strident; grating.

    raucous voices; raucous laughter.
    Synonyms:
    raspy, rough
    Antonyms:
    dulcet, mellow, soft

  2. rowdy; disorderly.

    a raucous party.
ruckus
[ruhk-uhs] / ˈrʌk əs /

noun

  1. a noisy commotion; fracas; rumpus.

    The losers are sure to raise a ruckus.

  2. a heated controversy.

    Newspapers fostered the ruckus by printing the opponents' letters.