furor
A general uproar or commotionA general uproar or commotion.
» That seemingly benign request ignited a furor in Congress over presidential powers and states’ rights.
Meaning
3 senses(US, countable, uncountable)A general uproar or commotion.
фуро́рfurór
(US, countable, uncountable)Violent anger or frenzy.
The verdict of not guilty created a true furor in the courtroom.
(US, countable, uncountable)A state of intense excitement.
The story of the princess's affair caused a furor among journalists.
- a sudden outburst (as of protest)
- an interest followed with exaggerated zeal
Examples
1 sentencesThat seemingly benign request ignited a furor in Congress over presidential powers and states’ rights.
Translations
3 languagesBy meaning 1
Origin
From Middle English furour, from Middle French fureur, from Old French furor, from Latin fFrom Middle English furour, from Middle French fureur, from Old French furor, from Latin furor, from furō (“To rage, to be out of one's mind”).
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Forms
plural: furorsSynonyms
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3 related wordsLessons for this word
1 lessons- A1Countable and uncountable nouns — Because it can be uncountable