uproar

Definition

Tumultuous, noisy excitement.

Etymology

Calque of Dutch oproer or German Aufruhr, as up + roar.

Example Sentences

• "This highly-aggressive approach had results, but briefly caused a major uproar in parts of the United States, which was mitigated by the Webster–Ashburton Treaty in 1842, which formalised the U.S. Navy's contribution to the antislavery efforts."