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uproar

[uhp-rawr, -rohr]

noun

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

an instance of this.

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

Synonyms
1. tumult, turbulence, commotion, hubbub, furor. See disorder. 2. clamor.

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Uproar is always a great word to know.

So is bezoar. Does it mean:

a scrap or morsel of food left at a meal.

a calculus or concretion found in the stomach or intestines of certain animals, esp. ruminants, formerly reputed to be an effective remedy for poison.

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Example Sentences

But it has provoked uproar in every corner of the health industry.

What's caused the uproar is the mixing of human stem cells with embryonic animals to create new species.

Now it would cause a huge uproar if anyone even suggested removing it.

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But it has provoked uproar in every corner of the health industry.

What's caused the uproar is the mixing of human stem cells with embryonic animals to create new species.

Now it would cause a huge uproar if anyone even suggested removing it.

Every couple of years, it seems, there's an uproar over the cost of scientific journals.

The patches will supposedly address those widescreen issues that had so many players in an uproar.

Among the poorer countries, this asymmetry caused uproar.

Ashley's unique case caused a media uproar last month, and her parents attracted much criticism for her medical treatment.

The ruling has sparked immediate uproar among academics.

Yes, there's plenty of uproar on the web about how screen time damages children.

There needs to be quite a lot more of uproar before they go voting someone new into office.

London is in an uproar as the ritual killings resume.

When he turns back to face the crowd, the bus park is in uproar.

Keep pushing the boundaries on privacy until an uproar is provoked.

They need to be more effective and helpful so it does not start and even bigger uproar.

Paul's campaign issued a statement this morning in response to the uproar over his remarks.

There is much more of an uproar of second-hand smoke.

The uproar that followed the original discovery has frightened others off.

For the last year, the literary world has been in a mild uproar over the supposedly vexed question of harsh reviewing.

Despite the uproar over spammers, many of those polled take the problem in stride.

He recently provoked uproar by calling a policewoman.

And they can pay executives whatever they wish without facing an uproar.

Only legislation changed the unfair practice but caused a uproar back then.

Corruption in this country seems to be a serious problem, as is apparent by the uproar caused in this recent incident.

The whole uproar over the rockets and the supposed stealth fighter is a bit silly.

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World English Dictionary

uproar (ˈʌpˌrɔː)

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

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Word Origin & History

uproar

1526, used by Tindale and later Coverdale as a loan-translation of Ger. Aufruhr or Du. oproer "tumult, riot," lit. "a stirring up," in Ger. and Du. Bibles (cf. Acts xxi:38), "outbreak of disorder, revolt, commotion," from Ger. auf (M.Du. op) "up" + ruhr (M.Du. roer) "a stirring, motion," related to O.E.

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hreran "to move, stir, shake." Meaning "noisy shouting" is first recorded 1544, probably by mistaken association with unrelated roar. First record of uproarious is from 1819.

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Idioms & Phrases

uproar

see make a scene (an uproar).