noun

uproar

uproar, outcry, commotion, tumult

The decision caused an uproar among the public.

The decision caused an uproar among the public.

There was an uproar when the team lost the game.

There was an uproar when the team lost the game.

((an uproar)) ((over/about sth.)) a loud and angry protest about something There was an uproar over the new tax law.

Synonyms: commotion, turmoil, pandemonium; Antonyms: calm, quiet, peace

From 'up' + 'roar'. Imagine a crowd 'roaring' loudly in anger or excitement.

Think of the loud 'roar' of a lion, but from a crowd of people, creating an 'uproar'.

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