uproar
- A state of commotion, excitement, or violent disturbance; a noisy and confused state. nounThe announcement of the new policy caused an uproar among the employees.There was an uproar in the courtroom when the verdict was announced.
- A loud and impassioned noise or disturbance, typically one caused by a large group of people. nounThe crowd's uproar could be heard from blocks away as they protested the decision.The concert ended in an uproar when the band refused to play an encore.