Uproar

Pronunciation

• UK IPA: /ˈʌpɹɔː/
• US IPA: /ˈʌpɹɔːɹ/

Origin

Translation of German Aufruhr or Dutch oproer.

Full definition of uproar

Noun

1. tumultuous, noisy excitement
2. loud confused noise, especially when coming from several sources

Synonyms

Derived terms

• uproarious

Verb

1. (transitive) To throw into uproar or confusion.
• ShakespeareUproar the universal peace.