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uproar Definition


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uproar
noun
    1. An outbreak of noisy and boisterous behaviour, especially angry protest.
      Thesaurus: pandemonium, commotion, tumult, riot, racket, clamour, din, furore, outcry, ruckus, rumpus, hubbub.
Etymology: 16c: from Dutch oproer, from oproeren to stir up.



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