uproar

CEFRB2

/ˈʌpɹɔː/

noun · verb

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In plain English

  1. 01

    noun

    Loud noise or angry public protest.

  2. 02

    noun

    Extra detail

    A loud protest, controversy, or outrage.

Examples

  • His conversion to Islam caused such an uproar in the family.

  • The whole town was in an uproar.

At a glance

Sits at B2 on the CEFR scale

Senses
5
Parts of speech
2
Citations
5
Synonyms
1

Deep Dive

noun

Extra meanings

  1. Loud, confused noise, especially when coming from several sources.

  2. Tumultuous, noisy excitement.

verb

Extra meaning

  1. To throw into uproar or confusion.

More examples

In context

  • Holyrood is in uproar.

  • […] had I power, I should Pour the sweet milk of concord into hell, Uproar the universal peace, confound All unity on earth.

  • Officers, as well as men, now mingle in the uproaring strife, and snatching the weapons of the slain, swell the horrid carnage.

Synonyms

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Origin

noun

Calque of Dutch oproer or German Aufruhr, as up + roar.