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   uproar

   /ˈʌprɔː/

   noun

   • 1. a loud and impassioned noise or disturbance: "the room was in an uproar" Similar turmoildisorderconfusionchaoscommotiondisturbancetumultturbulencemayhempandemoniumhavocbedlamall hell broken loosenoisedinclamourhubbubracketrowclangourbabbleshoutingyellingbabelbangaranginformal:hullabaloorumpusOpposite calm
   • ▪ a public expression of protest or outrage: "it caused an uproar in the press" Similar outcryfuroreoutragehowl of protestprotestprotestationcomplaintobjectionclamourfusscommotionhue and cryrowruckusbrouhahaoppositiondissentvociferationindignationinformal:hullabaloorumpusballyhoostinkructionOpposite acquiescence

   Word Origin early 16th century: from Middle Dutch uproer, from op ‘up’ + roer ‘confusion’, associated with roar.

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   What does uproar mean?

   • Get Word of the Day daily email! The meaning of UPROAR is a state of commotion, excitement, or violent disturbance. How to use uproar in a sentence.

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   What does roar of uproar mean?

   • Because people thought that the roar of uproar referred to loud cries and sounds, they began to use the word to mean "a noisy disturbance or commotion." This is the sense of uproar that has survived. Nglish: Translation of uproar for Spanish Speakers Britannica English: Translation of uproar for Arabic Speakers Love words?

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   What does it mean if a courtroom is in an uproar?

   • The courtroom was in an uproar. You can also use uproar to refer to a lot of public criticism and debate about something that has made people angry. The town is in uproar over the dispute. The surprise announcement could cause an uproar in the United States. Collins COBUILD Advanced Learner’s Dictionary.

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   How is 'uproar' pronounced?

   • Pronounce 'uproar' as ['ˈəˌprɔr']. Noun, singular or mass: The performer had less to remember all at once, and it gave him an opportunity to rest during the telling of the tale without leaving the audience in an uproar. 2. Adjective.

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   Uproar is a noun that means a state of commotion, excitement, or violent disturbance. Learn the synonyms, examples, etymology, and history of this word from the Merriam-Webster dictionary.

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   Uproar is a noun that means a state of violent and noisy disturbance, as of a multitude; turmoil. Learn the origin, synonyms, and usage of uproar with example sentences from various sources.

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   Synonyms for UPROAR: commotion, disturbance, stir, turmoil, fuss, hurry, noise, storm; Antonyms of UPROAR: rest, peace, hush, calm, quiet, tranquillity, stillness, tranquility

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   Uproar is a noun that means a lot of shouting and noise because people are very angry or upset about something, or a lot of public criticism and debate about something that has made people angry. Learn more about its synonyms, pronunciation, examples and usage in different languages.

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    noun. /ˈʌprɔː (r)/ /ˈʌprɔːr/ [uncountable, singular] a situation in which people shout and make a lot of noise because they are angry or upset about something. The room was in (an) uproar. Her comments provoked (an) uproar from the audience. We could no longer hear him above the uproar. Extra Examples. Oxford Collocations Dictionary.