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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 is another word for uproar?

   • Similar words: uproar , roaring , uproarious , soar , board , coarse , aboard , on board . Meaning: [rɔr /rɔː] n.

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   What does it mean if someone is in uproar?

   • If there is uproar, there is a lot of shouting and noise because people are very angry or upset about something. The announcement caused uproar in the crowd. 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.

   UPROAR definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   What does it mean to make an uproar?

   • 1. To create a loud, typically angry disturbance or display in public, such that it draws attention to those involved. Robert made an uproar in the store when they refused to refund him for the broken television. My parents always make an uproar with their fighting wherever we go. 2. To make an impassioned protest or complaint (about something).

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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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3. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishUPROAR | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   Uproar is a noun that means a situation in which a lot of people complain about something angrily or make a lot of noise. Learn more about the meaning, pronunciation, synonyms and usage of uproar with examples from the Cambridge Dictionary.

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     UPROAR meaning: 1. a situation in which a lot of people...

   • Znaczenie Uproar, Definicja W Cambridge English Dictionary

     UPROAR definicja: 1. a situation in which a lot of people...

   • Uproar: Polish Translation

     uproar translate: wzburzenie, poruszenie. Learn more in the...

   • Uproar Spanish Translation

     UPROAR translate: tumulto, alboroto [masculine, singular]....

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     UPROAR translate: 喧嚣;嘈杂;吵闹. Learn more in the Cambridge...

   • Uproar: German Translation

     uproar translate: der Aufruhr. Learn more in the Cambridge...

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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.

5. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishUPROAR definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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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, word frequency, and examples of usage.

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   Any kind of noisy disturbance can be called an uproar. A large group of political protesters outside City Hall is likely to create an uproar. There's often an uproar in the audience of a rock concert when the band first appears on stage — people cheer and applaud and whistle.

7. dictionary.cambridge.org › english › uproarUPROAR | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

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   Uproar is a noun that means a situation in which a lot of people complain about something angrily or make a lot of noise. Learn how to use it in sentences, see synonyms and antonyms, and find out how to say it in different languages.

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   Uproar definition: a state of violent and noisy disturbance, as of a multitude; turmoil.. See examples of UPROAR used in a sentence.

9. www.thefreedictionary.com › uproarUproar - definition of uproar by The Free Dictionary

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   Uproar means a state of noisy excitement and confusion, or an impassioned protest or heated controversy. Find the origin, usage, and related words of uproar in this comprehensive online dictionary.