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- [uhp-rawr, -rohr]
- /ˈʌpˌrɔr, -ˌroʊr/
- /ˈʌp.rɔːr/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [uhp-rawr, -rohr]
- /ˈʌpˌrɔr, -ˌroʊr/
Definitions of uproar word
- noun uproar a state of violent and noisy disturbance, as of a multitude; turmoil. 1
- noun uproar an instance of this. 1
- noun uproar noise of crowd 1
- noun uproar loud protest 1
- uncountable noun uproar If there is uproar, there is a lot of shouting and noise because people are very angry or upset about something. 0
- uncountable noun uproar You can also use uproar to refer to a lot of public criticism and debate about something that has made people angry. 0
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Origin of uproar
First appearance:
before 1520 One of the 28% oldest English words
1520-30; < Dutch oproer revolt, tumult, translation of German Aufruhr; sense and spelling influenced by roar
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Parts of speech for Uproar
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uproar popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 81% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
uproar usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for uproar
noun uproar
- anarchism — Anarchism is the belief that the laws and power of governments should be replaced by people working together freely.
- bedlam — Bedlam means a great deal of noise and disorder. People often say 'It was bedlam' to mean 'There was bedlam'.
- boiling point — The boiling point of a liquid is the temperature at which it starts to change into steam or vapour. For example, the boiling point of water is 100° centigrade.
- bombshell — A bombshell is a sudden piece of bad or unexpected news.
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