uproars
Public noisy protests
Uproars are instances of loud, chaotic disturbance—commotion marked by noise and confusion.
A crowd's reaction to an unpopular decision might cause an uproar; multiple such incidents are uproars.
The word extends to public controversy: The leaked emails caused uproars across several departments.
An uproar need not be literally noisy—outrage suffices.
Loud persistent noise
- dinSustained unpleasant noise
- racketUproar, scam, or paddle
- tumultNoisy, chaotic disturbance
- commotionNoisy, confused disturbance
shouting · chaos · bedlam · cacophony · roar · ruckus · pandemonium · hubbub
Publicized shameful acts
- backlashStrong negative reaction
- outrageFierce moral indignation
- furorIntense public excitement
- firestormsSelf-fueling massive conflagrations
public outcry · indignation · criticism · condemnation · media frenzy · debates · reactions · fallout
Public displays of opinion
- riotsViolent public disturbances
- uprisingsOrganized resistance movements
- outcryLoud public protest
- protestsPublic expressions of opposition
rallies · civil unrest · marches · dissent · rebellion · revolts · turmoil · unrest
Extreme amusement, often shared
- hystericsUncontrollable emotional outburst
- roaringMaking prolonged loud noise
- howlingProlonged mournful crying sound
- guffawsLoud, coarse laughs
fits · convulsions · side-splitting · riotous · belly laughs · cracking up · tears · amusement
clamor
Loud persistent noise
commotion · shouting · chaos · bedlam · cacophony · roar · ruckus · pandemonium · hubbub · loud
scandals
Publicized shameful acts
firestorms · public outcry · indignation · criticism · condemnation · media frenzy · debates · reactions · fallout · anger
demonstrations
Public displays of opinion
protests · rallies · civil unrest · marches · dissent · rebellion · revolts · turmoil · unrest · agitation
hilarity
Extreme amusement, often shared
- hystericsUncontrollable emotional outburst
- roaringMaking prolonged loud noise
- howlingProlonged mournful crying sound
guffaws · fits · convulsions · side-splitting · riotous · belly laughs · cracking up · tears · amusement · merriment
uproarssilences
Stops from speaking
quiets · stillnesses · hushes · calms · lulls
uproarspeaces
States of non-conflict
calms · harmonies · orders · concords · agreements
uproarscalms
Reduces agitation
acceptances · acquiescences · indifference · apathy · equanimity
- in an uproar
- uproarious laughterLoud, unrestrained vocal amusement
- regional uproarNoisy disturbance in locality