Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
cause-uproar
verb
/kɔːz ˈʌp.rɔːr/
Definition
To create a loud noise or disturbance, often in response to something controversial or upsetting.
Examples
- The unexpected announcement caused an uproar among the students.
- Her comments during the meeting caused an uproar, leading to a heated debate.
- The politician’s decision to cut funding led to an uproar from the community.
Meaning
When something causes an uproar, it leads to a significant reaction from a group of people, typically involving a lot of shouting or commotion.
Synonyms
- stir
- commotion
- uproar
- outcry
- furore
