If there is uproar, there is a lot of shouting and noise because people are very angry or upset about something.
The announcement caused uproar in the crowd.
The courtroom was in an uproar.
Synonyms: commotion, noise, racket, riot More Synonyms of uproar
2. uncountable noun [oft aNOUN]
You can also use uproar to refer to a lot of public criticism and debate about something that has made people angry.
The town is in uproar over the dispute.
The surprise announcement could cause an uproar in the United States.
Synonyms: protest, outrage, criticism, complaint More Synonyms of uproar
uproar in British English
(ˈʌpˌrɔː)
noun
a commotion or disturbance characterized by loud noise and confusion; turmoil
uproar in American English
(ˈʌpˌrɔr)
noun
1.
violent disturbance or commotion, esp. one accompanied by loud, confused noise, as of shouting; tumult
2.
loud, confused noise; din
SIMILAR WORDS: noise
Word origin
Du oproer, a stirring up (akin to Ger aufruhr) < op, up + roeren, to stir (akin to OE hreran < IE base *ere-, to mix, stir up): form and sense infl. by roar
Examples of 'uproar' in a sentence
uproar
The move is expected to cause uproar from trade unions.
Computing (2010)
Patients and doctors have had to wait more than a decade for some crucial treatments, sparking uproar.
The Sun (2016)
But news of the deaths has caused uproar on the set, with cast members complaining they were not consulted.
The Sun (2016)
The leak caused uproar in Europe, as other leaders reacted in anger.
The Sun (2016)
The case has caused uproar within the City of London.
Times, Sunday Times (2016)
But they will also spark uproar from unions.
The Sun (2012)
But his quango is sure to spark uproar with its daft demands today.
The Sun (2012)
It was the last set of recommendations that caused uproar.
Times, Sunday Times (2008)
The move has triggered public uproar.
The Sun (2012)
The situation last week caused uproar.
Times, Sunday Times (2012)
The video sparked uproar when it was released on Monday.
Times, Sunday Times (2012)
The plight of the two Canadians has sparked worldwide uproar.
Times, Sunday Times (2013)
Her comments caused uproar and embarrassed the Government.
The Sun (2015)
In almost any other walk of life, these restrictions on individual freedom would cause a national uproar.
Times, Sunday Times (2012)
The proposals have provoked uproar.
Times, Sunday Times (2008)
The shenanigans provoked uproar as the nation began to lose patience with the third party's dithering backbenchers in the face of an economic crisis.
The Sun (2010)
You're not above causing a public uproar when your temper's up.
The Sun (2012)
The invitation has, predictably, caused uproar in the art world.
Times, Sunday Times (2007)
If they fought or summoned help from a rescue team based in Malta, it would cause uproar.
Times, Sunday Times (2011)
But the move would also mean having to cut some existing aid projects, sparking uproar with non-governmental organisations and charities.
The Sun (2013)
The plan will provoke uproar in the fishing industry, which argues that a blanket ban would destroy fishermen's livelihoods.
Times, Sunday Times (2011)
The Basingstoke firm is putting things right after the 200 million new grandstand caused uproar when many racegoers could not see the action.
The Sun (2007)
In other languages
uproar
British English: uproar NOUN
If there is uproar, there is a lot of shouting and noise because people are very angry or upset about something.
The announcement caused uproar in the crowd.
American English: uproar
Brazilian Portuguese: tumulto
Chinese: 骚动
European Spanish: tumulto
French: tumulte
German: Aufruhr
Italian: tumulto
Japanese: わめき叫ぶ声
Korean: 대소동
European Portuguese: tumulto
Latin American Spanish: tumulto
Chinese translation of 'uproar'
uproar
(ˈʌprɔːʳ)
n(u)
(= shouting) 喧嚣(囂) (xuānxiāo)
(= protest) 骚(騷)乱(亂) (sāoluàn)
an uproar over or about sth因某事引起的骚(騷)乱(亂) (yīn mǒushì yǐnqǐ de sāoluàn)
1 (noun)
Definition
a commotion or disturbance characterized by loud noise and confusion
The announcement caused uproar in the crowd.
Synonyms
commotion
He heard a terrible commotion outside.
noise
There was too much noise in the room and he needed peace.
racket
The racket went on past midnight.
riot
Twelve cars were destroyed during the riot.
confusion
The rebel leader seems to have escaped in the confusion.
turmoil
a year of political turmoil
brawl
He had been in a street brawl.
mayhem
the economic mayhem that this country's going through now
clamour
Kathryn's quiet voice stilled the clamour.
din
They tried to make themselves heard over the din of the crowd.
turbulence
a region often beset by religious turbulence
pandemonium
There was pandemonium in the court as the verdict was delivered.
rumpus
He had left before the rumpus started.
hubbub
the hubbub over the election
hurly-burly
the hurly-burly of modern city life
brouhaha
ruction (informal)
hullabaloo
I was scared by the hullabaloo over my arrival.
ruckus (informal)
bagarre (French)
2 (noun)
Definition
angry public criticism or debates
The announcement could cause an uproar in the United States.
Synonyms
protest
a protest against people's growing economic hardship
outrage
criticism
complaint
There have been a number of complaints about the standard of service.
objection
This objection has obviously been dropped.
fuss
We kicked up a fuss and got an apology.
stink (informal)
The family's making a hell of a stink.
outcry
She was later reinstated in her job after a public outcry.
furore
an international furore over the plan
hue and cry
He heard a huge hue and cry outside.
Additional synonyms
in the sense of brawl
Definition
a loud disagreement or fight
He had been in a street brawl.
Synonyms
fight,
battle,
row (informal),
clash,
disorder,
scrap (informal),
fray,
squabble,
wrangle,
skirmish,
scuffle,
punch-up (British, informal),
free-for-all (informal),
fracas,
altercation,
rumpus,
broil,
tumult,
affray,
shindig (informal),
donnybrook,
ruckus (informal),
scrimmage,
shindy (informal),
biffo (Australian, slang),
bagarre,
melee or mêlée
in the sense of clamour
Definition
a loud and persistent noise or outcry
Kathryn's quiet voice stilled the clamour.
Synonyms
noise,
shouting,
racket,
outcry,
din,
uproar,
agitation,
blare,
commotion,
babel,
hubbub,
brouhaha,
hullabaloo,
vociferation,
shout
in the sense of complaint
Definition
a formal protest
There have been a number of complaints about the standard of service.
Synonyms
protest,
accusation,
objection,
grievance,
remonstrance (formal),
charge
Synonyms of 'uproar'
uproar
Explore 'uproar' in the dictionary
Additional synonyms
in the sense of confusion
Definition
disorder
The rebel leader seems to have escaped in the confusion.
Synonyms
disorder,
chaos,
turmoil,
upheaval,
muddle,
bustle,
shambles,
disarray,
commotion,
disorganization,
disarrangement
in the sense of din
Definition
a loud unpleasant confused noise
They tried to make themselves heard over the din of the crowd.
Synonyms
noise,
row,
racket,
crash,
clash,
shout,
outcry,
clamour,
clatter,
uproar,
commotion,
pandemonium,
babel,
hubbub,
hullabaloo,
clangour
in the sense of furore
Definition
a very angry or excited reaction by people to something
an international furore over the plan
Synonyms
commotion,
to-do,
stir,
excitement,
fury,
disturbance,
flap (informal),
outburst,
frenzy,
outcry,
uproar,
brouhaha,
hullabaloo
in the sense of fuss
Definition
complaint or objection
We kicked up a fuss and got an apology.
Synonyms
complaint,
row,
protest,
objection,
trouble,
display,
argument,
difficulty,
upset,
bother,
unrest,
hassle (informal),
squabble,
furore,
altercation
in the sense of hubbub
Definition
great confusion or excitement
the hubbub over the election
Synonyms
hue and cry,
confusion,
disturbance,
riot,
disorder,
clamour,
rumpus,
bedlam,
brouhaha,
ruction (informal),
hullabaloo,
ruckus (informal)
in the sense of hue and cry
Definition
a loud public outcry
He heard a huge hue and cry outside.
Synonyms
outcry,
clamour,
furore,
uproar,
rumpus,
brouhaha,
ruction (informal),
hullabaloo,
much ado
in the sense of hullabaloo
Definition
a loud confused noise or commotion
I was scared by the hullabaloo over my arrival.
Synonyms
commotion,
to-do,
fuss,
noise,
confusion,
turmoil,
disturbance,
racket,
upheaval,
outcry,
clamour,
furore,
din,
uproar,
pandemonium,
rumpus,
bedlam,
babel,
tumult,
hubbub,
hurly-burly,
brouhaha,
ruction (informal),
hue and cry,
ruckus (informal)
in the sense of hurly-burly
Definition
great noise and activity
the hurly-burly of modern city life
Synonyms
commotion,
confusion,
chaos,
turmoil,
disorder,
upheaval,
furore,
uproar,
turbulence,
pandemonium,
bedlam,
tumult,
hubbub,
brouhaha
in the sense of mayhem
Definition
any violent destruction or confusion
the economic mayhem that this country's going through now
Synonyms
chaos,
trouble,
violence,
disorder,
destruction,
confusion,
havoc (informal),
fracas,
commotion
in the sense of noise
Definition
loud shouting
There was too much noise in the room and he needed peace.
Synonyms
sound,
talk,
row,
racket,
outcry,
clamour,
din,
clatter,
uproar,
babble,
blare,
fracas,
commotion,
pandemonium,
rumpus,
cry,
tumult,
hubbub
Additional synonyms
in the sense of objection
Definition
a reason for opposing something
This objection has obviously been dropped.
Synonyms
protest,
opposition,
complaint,
doubt,
exception,
dissent,
outcry,
censure,
disapproval,
niggle (informal),
protestation,
scruple,
demur,
formal complaint,
counter-argument,
cavil,
remonstrance (formal),
demurral
in the sense of outcry
Definition
a widespread or vehement protest
She was later reinstated in her job after a public outcry.
Synonyms
protest,
complaint,
objection,
cry,
dissent,
outburst,
disapproval,
clamour,
uproar,
commotion,
protestation,
exclamation,
formal complaint,
hue and cry,
hullaballoo,
demurral
in the sense of pandemonium
Definition
wild confusion
There was pandemonium in the court as the verdict was delivered.
Synonyms
uproar,
confusion,
chaos,
turmoil,
racket,
clamour,
din,
commotion,
rumpus,
bedlam,
babel,
tumult,
hubbub,
ruction (informal),
hullabaloo,
hue and cry,
ruckus (informal)
in the sense of racket
Definition
a noisy disturbance
The racket went on past midnight.
Synonyms
noise,
row,
shouting,
fuss,
disturbance,
outcry,
clamour,
din,
uproar,
commotion,
pandemonium,
rumpus,
babel,
tumult,
hubbub,
hullabaloo,
ballyhoo (informal)
in the sense of riot
Definition
a disturbance made by an unruly mob
Twelve cars were destroyed during the riot.
Synonyms
disturbance,
row,
disorder,
confusion,
turmoil,
quarrel,
upheaval,
fray,
strife,
uproar,
turbulence,
commotion,
lawlessness,
street fighting,
tumult,
donnybrook,
mob violence
in the sense of rumpus
Definition
a noisy or confused commotion
He had left before the rumpus started.
Synonyms
commotion,
row,
noise,
confusion,
fuss,
disturbance,
disruption,
furore,
uproar,
tumult,
brouhaha,
shindig (informal),
hue and cry,
kerfuffle (informal),
shindy (informal)
in the sense of stink
The family's making a hell of a stink.
Synonyms
fuss,
to-do,
row,
upset,
scandal,
stir,
disturbance,
uproar,
commotion,
rumpus,
hubbub,
brouhaha,
deal of trouble (informal)
in the sense of turbulence
Definition
a state or condition of confusion, movement, or agitation