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.