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Maelstrom vs Uproar - What's the difference?

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Maelstrom is a synonym of uproar.


As nouns the difference between maelstrom and uproar

is that maelstrom is maelstrom while uproar is tumultuous, noisy excitement.

As a verb uproar is

to throw into uproar or confusion.

maelstrom

English

Alternative forms

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Noun

(en noun)
  • A large and violent whirlpool.
  • * 2001 — , Artemis Fowl , p 212
    • A hulking shape burst through the doorway and hurtled down the corridor, leaving a maelstrom of air currents in his wake.
  • Any violent or turbulent situation.

    • See also

    * (projectlink) *

    References

    uproar

    English

    Noun

    (en noun)
  • tumultuous, noisy excitement
  • loud confused noise, especially when coming from several sources

    • Synonyms

    * See also

    Derived terms

    * uproarious

    Verb

    (en verb)
  • To throw into uproar or confusion.
  • * Shakespeare
    • Uproar the universal peace.