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Aufruhr — meaning in English

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English meaning

  • brouhaha noun A stir; a fuss or uproar.
  • commotion noun A sudden burst of noisy confusion or disturbance.
  • disturbance noun An interruption of calm or normal order, often noisy or unsettling.
  • fracas noun A loud, chaotic argument, fight, or disturbance.
  • hullabaloo noun A loud commotion or uproar, often over something minor.
  • kerfuffle noun A disorderly outburst, disturbance, commotion, or tumult.
  • mischief noun Playful behaviour that causes minor trouble or annoyance, without real malice.
  • pandemonium noun A state of wild, noisy disorder or chaos.
  • rebellion noun Organized, often violent resistance against a government or ruling power.
  • riot noun A violent public disturbance caused by a crowd.
  • ruction noun A noisy quarrel or fight.
  • sedition noun Speech or organized action that incites rebellion against a government or authority.
  • stir verb To mix a liquid or substance by moving an object like a spoon through it.
  • turmoil noun A state of great confusion, disorder, or emotional upheaval.
  • upheaval noun A sudden, dramatic change that disrupts the normal state of things.
  • uprising noun A rebellion or revolt by a group of people against those in power.
  • uproar noun A loud, chaotic outburst of noise, protest, or anger.

Senses

Aufruhr is used for these senses in English:

  • brouhaha A stir; a fuss or uproar.
  • commotion An agitated disturbance or a hubbub.
  • fracas A noisy disorderly quarrel, fight, brawl, disturbance or scrap.
  • hullabaloo A clamour, a commotion; a fuss or uproar. [from 17th c.]
  • kerfuffle (chiefly, Commonwealth, informal) A disorderly outburst, disturbance, commotion, or tumult. [from Template:SAFESUBST: c.]
  • mischief (uncountable) Harm or trouble caused by an agent or brought about by a particular cause.
  • pandemonium An outburst; loud, riotous uproar, especially of a crowd.
  • rebellion (uncountable) Armed resistance to an established government or ruler.

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