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uproar

/ˈʌp.rɔː/

/ˈʌp.rɔr/

uproarnoun

uproars

/ˈʌp.rɔː/

/ˈʌp.rɔr/

Translations

tumulte

The announcement of the new policy caused an uproar among the employees.

L'annonce de la nouvelle politique a provoqué un tumulte parmi les employés.

indignationPour un tollé ou une protestation publique.

The proposed tax increase stirred an uproar among the electorate.

L'augmentation d'impôt proposée a suscité une indignation parmi l'électorat.

Additional translations

vacarmeInsiste sur le bruit et le désordre.

agitationS'emploie pour une forte agitation collective.

Definitions

A loud and impassioned noise or disturbance.

The announcement of the new policy caused an uproar among the employees.

A state of commotion, excitement, or violent disturbance.

The city was in an uproar after the unexpected victory of the local team.

An outburst of public indignation or protest.

The proposed tax increase stirred an uproar among the electorate.

Synonyms

uproarverb

uproared

Past Simple

uproared

Past Participle

uproaring

Gerund

/ˈʌp.rɔː/

/ˈʌp.rɔr/

rare, archaic: occasionally used meaning “to make or cause an uproar”

Translations

Additional translations

s'insurgerEmploi rare et surtout figuré, pour exprimer une protestation bruyante.

Definitions

To shout loudly or cause a noisy disturbance; to raise an uproar.

They uproared so fiercely that the meeting had to be adjourned.

Synonyms

spark a protest

cause a commotion

raise an outcry

stir up

incite

provoke