uproar

noun
UK: /ˈʌp.rɔːr/
US: /ˈʌp.rɔːr/

  1. A situation in which many people are upset and angry because of something that has happened.

    1. The decision caused an uproar.
    2. The proposed changes to the law caused a considerable uproar in parliament among members.

Synonyms

disturbance outcry agitation turmoil commotion
uproar verb

  1. To cause a lot of anger, disapproval, or excitement.

    1. The news uproared the crowd.
    2. The controversial statement uproared a wave of protests across the nation.

Frequently Asked Questions

The phonetic transcription of "uproar" is /ˈʌp.rɔːr/ in British English and /ˈʌp.rɔːr/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "uproar": disturbance, outcry, agitation, turmoil, commotion.

Example usage of "uproar": "The decision caused an uproar.". More examples on the page.