Antonyms for uproar

Grammar : Noun

Spell : uhp-rawr, -rohr

Phonetic Transcription : ˈʌpˌrɔr, -ˌroʊr

Definition of uproar

Origin : 1520s, used by Tindale and later Coverdale as a loan-translation of German Aufruhr or Dutch oproer "tumult, riot," literally "a stirring up," in German and Dutch bibles (cf. Acts xxi:38), "outbreak of disorder, revolt, commotion," from German auf (Middle Dutch op) "up" + ruhr (Middle Dutch roer) "a stirring, motion," related to Old English hreran "to move, stir, shake" (see rare (adj.2)). Meaning "noisy shouting" is first recorded 1540s, probably by mistaken association with unrelated roar.

noun commotion, pandemonium

Example sentences :

Omar Ben became conscious of an uproar beyond the garden wall.
Extract from : « A Night Out » by Edward Peple

At that moment there was an uproar from the upper part of the hotel.
Extract from : « Way of the Lawless » by Max Brand

When last seen, the environs of the works were filled with violence and uproar.
Extract from : « The Last of the Mohicans » by James Fenimore Cooper

There was a sudden lull in the uproar when Mr. Minturn opened the door.
Extract from : « Tip Lewis and His Lamp » by Pansy

I heard the uproar of people behind the door and of the crowd in the street.
Extract from : « My Double Life » by Sarah Bernhardt

This time there could be no doubt as to whence the uproar came.
Extract from : « Micah Clarke » by Arthur Conan Doyle

In the uproar forward, Madden heard the cries: "Th' dinghy's swamped!"
Extract from : « The Cruise of the Dry Dock » by T. S. Stribling

No one could say that this was true or false, in such an uproar; but where was Hugh?
Extract from : « Barnaby Rudge » by Charles Dickens

There was nothing else to be done: the court was in an uproar!
Extract from : « A Nest of Spies » by Pierre Souvestre

And the uproar increased from an act of vigor on Madame Boche's part.
Extract from : « L'Assommoir » by Emile Zola

Synonyms for uproar

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