Uproar
Definition
(noun) A loud commotion or disturbance of public peace, often due to strong reactions
Examples
“The new policy caused an uproar among employees, sparking debates.”
“The kids' uproar woke the baby.”
“There was uproar at the stadium after that call.”
“His joke set off an uproar at dinner.”
“By noon, the mayor's apology had cooled the uproar downtown.”
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