furor

furor Definition

fu·ror (fyo̵or′ôr′, -ər)

noun

fury; rage; frenzy
1. a great, widespread outburst of admiration or enthusiasm; craze; rage
2. a state of excitement or confusion; commotion or uproar

Etymology: ME furour < OFr fureur < L furor, rage, madness < furere: see fury

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furor Usage Examples

Converse of object

cause: The Critics The incident and the photos caused furor in Brazil, and sides were quickly taken.
create: This created a furor with some of her fans.
spark: The scoop caused headlines in much of the world, and sparked a furor in the " Middle Six " countries.
provoke: The program is provoking a furor among privacy advocates.
unleash: In Virgil's Aeneid, Allecto unleashes furor, an evil and uncontrolled quality which can dominate and consume a human personality.

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