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oproer — meaning in English

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English meaning

  • noise noun A sound, especially one that is loud, unwanted, or unpleasant.
  • rebellion noun Organized, often violent resistance against a government or ruling power.
  • ruckus noun A noisy disturbance or commotion.
  • ruction noun A noisy quarrel or fight.
  • tumult noun Loud, confused noise made by an excited or angry crowd.
  • uproar noun A loud, chaotic outburst of noise, protest, or anger.

Senses

oproer is used for these senses in English:

  • noise Rumour or complaint.
  • rebellion (uncountable) Armed resistance to an established government or ruler.
  • ruckus A raucous disturbance and/or commotion.
  • ruckus A row, fight.
  • ruction A noisy quarrel or fight.
  • tumult A riot or uprising.
  • uproar Tumultuous, noisy excitement. [from 1520s]

noise — full definition

  1. noun A sound, especially one that is loud, unwanted, or unpleasant.
  2. noun Random, unwanted variation in a signal, data, or measurement that obscures the real information.
  3. noun Meaningless fuss, activity, or complaint.
  4. verb To spread information as rumor or gossip.

rebellion — full definition

  1. noun Organized, often violent resistance against a government or ruling power.
  2. noun Open defiance of authority or control, in a broader or more personal sense.

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