furor
noun
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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”).
- 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.”