uproar
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Definition
- Noun:
- A loud, confused noise from many sources: A situation of great noise, typically caused by a crowd of people shouting or making sounds simultaneously.
- A state of commotion, noise, and confusion: A tumultuous disturbance characterized by loud noise, excitement, anger, or disorder.
Examples of Usage
- Noun:
- The announcement caused an uproar in the crowd. (The announcement created a loud, excited disturbance among the people.)
- The children were making such an uproar that I couldn't concentrate. (The children were producing so much loud, chaotic noise that focusing was impossible.)
- The controversial decision was met with public uproar. (The controversial decision was greeted with widespread public outcry and protest.)
Advanced Usage
- "to be in (an) uproar": To be in a state of noisy excitement or angry disturbance.
- The whole city was in an uproar after the team's championship win. (The entire city was in a state of loud, celebratory chaos.)
- The office was in uproar over the sudden layoff news. (The office was in a state of noisy commotion and distress due to the news.)
Variants and Related Words
- Uproarious (adj): Characterized by or provoking loud noise and unrestrained excitement or laughter.
- The comedian received uproarious laughter from the audience.
- Uproariously (adv): In a very loud and noisy manner.
- The audience laughed uproariously.
Synonyms
- Commotion: A state of confused and noisy disturbance.
- Tumult: A loud, confused noise, especially one caused by a large mass of people.
- Hubbub: A chaotic situation with a lot of noise and activity.
- Outcry: A strong expression of public disapproval or anger (often implies vocal protest).
Antonyms
- Silence: Complete absence of sound.
- Calm: A state of peace and quiet.
- Order: A state in which everything is arranged properly and peacefully.
Related Idioms and Phrases
- "To cause/create/kick up an uproar": To be the reason for a sudden noisy disturbance or angry protest.
- The new tax policy kicked up a political uproar. (The new tax policy caused a noisy political disturbance.)
- "Amid (the) uproar": During or in the middle of a noisy commotion.
- The speaker tried to continue his speech amid the uproar.
Noun
- loud confused noise from many sources
- a state of commotion and noise and confusion