uproar

1. N-UNCOUNT If there is uproar, there is a lot of shouting and noise because people are very angry or upset about something. 骚动[also 'a' N, oft 'in' N]

The announcement caused uproar in the crowd. 公告在人群中引起了一阵骚动。

2. N-UNCOUNT You can also use uproar to refer to a lot of public criticism and debate about something that has made people angry. 哗然[also 'a' N]

The town is in uproar over the dispute. 该城对此争端一片哗然。