English Explanatory Dictionary

uproar

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. Tumultuous, noisy excitement.
  2. Loud, confused noise, especially when coming from several sources.
  3. A loud protest, controversy, or outrage.
verb
  1. To throw into uproar or confusion.
  2. To make an uproar.

Pronunciation

/ˈʌpɹɔː/ /ˈʌpɹɔːɹ/ en-us-uproar.ogg

Word forms

uproar uproars uproaring uproared

Etymology

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

Synonyms

hue and cry

Derived words

get one's bowels in an uproar uproarious uproarish
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