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Uproar

usgb/ˈʌprɔːr/Volume
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Expressing DiscontentPlay
Use 'uproar' to express collective dissatisfaction or opposition, typically in public settings. SlideThe policy change threw the employees into an uproar.
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Intensity MattersPlay
'Uproar' indicates a strong, passionate reaction, more intense than simple complaining or disagreement. SlideThe corrupt election results sparked an uproar across the nation.
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Not Just PhysicalPlay
While 'uproar' can suggest loud noise, it can also be a metaphor for a great deal of upset or commotion. SlideThe leaked document set the internet in an uproar.