uproar

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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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.

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).

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Example sentences

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

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

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

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