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Uproar vs Tantrum - What's the difference?

uproar | tantrum |

As nouns the difference between uproar and tantrum

is that uproar is tumultuous, noisy excitement while tantrum is an often childish display or fit of bad temper.

As a verb uproar

is to throw into uproar or confusion.

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.

    tantrum

    English

    (wikipedia tantrum)

    Noun

    (en noun)
  • An often childish display or fit of bad temper.
    • Many parents become embarrassed by their children throwing tantrums in public places.
    Baby Shawn threw a tantrum when he was told the bicycle was not his.

    Synonyms

    * (childish display of bad temper) dummy spit, hissy fit

    See also

    * conniption * drama * fit * huff * make a scene * meltdown * passion * temper * throw one's toys out of the pram