furor

UK /ˈfjʊəɹɔː/ US /ˈfjʊɹˌoɹ/

noun 3

Definitions

noun

A general uproar or commotion.

This action created a furor in the broader medical community. It was considered undoctorly, unprofessional, illegal, and an infringement on the right to practice.

Violent anger or frenzy.

The verdict of not guilty created a true furor in the courtroom.

A state of intense excitement.

The story of the princess's affair caused a furor among journalists.

Collocations

ADJ.

broader, over, true

VERB + FUROR

caused, created, ignited, request

FUROR + NOUN

congress, courtroom, journalists

PREP.

among, in

Thesaurus

Synonyms

noun — a sudden outburst (as of protest)

furore

noun — an interest followed with exaggerated zeal

Antonyms

Idioms & Phrases

Example Bank

This action created a furor in the broader medical community. It was considered undoctorly, unprofessional, illegal, and an infringement on the right to practice.

Wiktionary

The verdict of not guilty created a true furor in the courtroom.

Wiktionary

The story of the princess's affair caused a furor among journalists.

Wiktionary

That seemingly benign request ignited a furor in Congress over presidential powers and states’ rights.

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Usage Notes

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