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uproar

[ uhp-rawr, -rohr ]

/ ˈʌpˌrɔr, -ˌroʊr /

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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

1 tumult, turbulence, commotion, hubbub, furor.

2 clamor.

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synonym study for uproar

1. See disorder.

Words nearby uproar

upright, upright piano, uprise, uprising, upriver, uproar, uproarious, uproot, uprose, uprouse, uprush

Example sentences from the Web for uproar

There was a bit of an uproar from Tolkien purists about her being included in...

‘No Regrets’: Peter Jackson Says Goodbye to Middle-Earth |Alex Suskind |December 4, 2014 |DAILY BEAST
But the killers clearly failed to anticipate the uproar that would follow.

Mexico’s First Lady of Murder Is on the Lam |Michael Daly |October 29, 2014 |DAILY BEAST
While Kilmeade walked back the comment the next day after an uproar, he did not apologize.

The Fox News Apology Tour |Dean Obeidallah |October 1, 2014 |DAILY BEAST
These comments incited an uproar among Iroquois fans believing Kessenich had disrespected their tradition.

A Millennium After Inventing the Game, the Iroquois Are Lacrosse’s New Superpower |Evin Demirel |July 21, 2014 |DAILY BEAST

The uproar denouncing Alice was so swift that ABC Family cancelled it before even shooting the pilot.

For Muslims, Howard Gordon’s ‘Tyrant’ Is a Step in the Right Direction |Dean Obeidallah |June 24, 2014 |DAILY BEAST
The irruption of this motley crew with beat of drum, according to ancient custom, was the consummation of uproar and merriment.

The Sketch Book of Geoffrey Crayon, Gent. |Washington Irving
But this uproar would be speedily silenced, and the mellow voice ring out again, clear and commanding.

Initials Only |Anna Katharine Green
The Prophet hastened to explain through the uproar of twenty guitars.

The Prophet of Berkeley Square |Robert Hichens
Outside the uproar, instead of abating, gathered strength as time went by.

The Young Pitcher |Zane Grey
When the huts were burning the fiercest the uproar in the corral arose to such a pitch as to drown all other sounds.

Hopalong Cassidy's Rustler Round-Up |Clarence Edward Mulford

British Dictionary definitions for uproar

uproar

/ (ˈʌpˌrɔː) /

noun

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

Idioms and Phrases with uproar

uproar

see make a scene (an uproar).