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uproar

UK
/ˈʌp.rɔː/
US
/ˈʌp.rɔr/

Translations

uproarnoun
uproars
pl
UK
/ˈʌp.rɔː/
US
/ˈʌp.rɔr/
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.
Synonyms
commotion
fuss
clamor
pandemonium
fracas
ruckus
chaos
hubbub
disturbance
tumult
uproarverb
uproared
Past Simple
uproared
Past Participle
uproaring
Gerund
UK
/ˈʌp.rɔː/
US
/ˈʌp.rɔr/
rare, archaic: occasionally used meaning “to make or cause an uproar”
Additional translations
s'insurgerEmploi rare et surtout figuré, pour exprimer une protestation bruyante.
Synonyms
spark a protest
cause a commotion
disturb
alarm
agitate
arouse
raise an outcry
stir up
incite
provoke

Definitions

uproarnoun
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.
uproarverb
To shout loudly or cause a noisy disturbance; to raise an uproar.
They uproared so fiercely that the meeting had to be adjourned.
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