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furor

noun

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Wiktionary

Pronunciation: /ˈfjʊəɹɔː/ / /ˈfjɔːɹɔː/ / /ˈfjʊɹˌoɹ/

noun

Etymology: From 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”).

  1. 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.

  2. Violent anger or frenzy.

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

  3. A state of intense excitement.

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