furor
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ɔr, -ər noun
1.
a general outburst of enthusiasm, excitement, controversy, or the like.
2.
a prevailing fad, mania, or craze.
3.
fury; rage; madness.
Also, especially British, fu·rore (for defs 1, 2).
Origin:
1425–75; < Latin: a raging; replacing late Middle English fureor < Middle French
1425–75; < Latin: a raging; replacing late Middle English fureor < Middle French
Synonyms
1, 3. frenzy, uproar, commotion, turmoil.
1, 3. frenzy, uproar, commotion, turmoil.
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furore or esp (US) furor (fjʊˈrɔːrɪ, ˈfjʊərɔː) ![[Click for IPA pronunciation guide]](http://static.sfdict.com/dictstatic/g/d/dictionary_questionbutton_default.gif) | |
| —n | |
| 1. | a public outburst, esp of protest; uproar |
| 2. | a sudden widespread enthusiasm for something; craze |
| 3. | frenzy; rage; madness |
| [C15: from Latin: frenzy, rage, from furere to rave] | |
| furor or esp (US) furor | |
| —n | |
| [C15: from Latin: frenzy, rage, from furere to rave] | |
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Word Origin & History
furor
late 15c., from M.Fr. fureur, from L. furor, related to furia "rage, passion, fury."
Online Etymology Dictionary, © 2010 Douglas Harper
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Example sentences
In response to the furor, artists began to avoid forbidden images or conceal them under dotting, stippling and cross-hatches.
The other though, would no doubt have created quite a furor if it had been included in the new regulations.
The public furor, based upon fear and ignorance, forced him to leave his school.
Needless to say, the commentaries immediately ignited a furor within the party.
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