furor
Furor (noun) means a widespread outcry or commotion over something.
noun
1
A widespread outcry or commotion over something.
"This action created a furor in the broader medical community. It was considered undoctorly, unprofessional, illegal, and an infringement on the right to practice."
— Mary-Jo DelVecchio Good, American Medicine: The Quest for Competence (1998)
2
A sudden burst of intense, uncontrolled anger.
"The verdict of not guilty created a true furor in the courtroom."
3
A feeling of great excitement or agitation.
"The story of the princess's affair caused a furor among journalists."
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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”).
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What is the meaning of furor?
"furor" (noun) means a widespread outcry or commotion over something.
What is another word for furor?
Other words for "furor" include craze, cult, rage, fad, furore.
What are the different meanings of furor?
"furor" has 3 main meanings: 1. A widespread outcry or commotion over something; 2. A sudden burst of intense, uncontrolled anger; 3. A feeling of great excitement or agitation.
