Words / B2

UPR-or/ˈʌprɔː/

Uproar is a noisy public burst of anger, protest, or excitement: in uproar; cause an uproar. Outcry is a close twin; riot is violent; noise is everyday. An uproar in the chamber still needs the named motion. Mix-up: uproar vs roar of an engine; uproar vs uproot (this batch); do not write uproar for quiet written complaints with no public noise.

Meaning

A noisy public burst of anger, protest, or excitement (in uproar).

Examples

• “An uproar in the chamber still needs the named motion, not a noise caption.”
• “The decision caused an uproar, which is still a named protest — quote the turnout if given.”

Good to know

in uproar; cause / spark an uproar. Close: outcry / furore. Contrast: riot (violence). Trap: engine roar / quiet letters. Citizenship, news, and drama. Noisy public outburst — name the motion or the decision.

Near in meaning

outcry, furore, commotion

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