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Definition uproar in British English

uproar noun

[singular/uncountable] noun
/ˈʌpˌrɔː(r)/
1

angry public criticism of something

Example

Mr Stone's latest film has caused an uproar.

Example

The whole country is in uproar over the recent assassination attempt.

2

a lot of very loud noise, made especially by people shouting

Example

After the verdict, the whole courtroom was in an uproar.

Synonyms and related words
disturbance disorder commotion
Definition uproar in British English