a public outburst, esp of protest; uproar a sudden widespread enthusiasm for something; craze frenzy; rage; madness
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fu•ror /ˈfyʊrɔr, -ɚ/USA pronunciation
n. [countable* usually singular]
WordReference Random House Unabridged Dictionary of American English © 2026- a general outburst of excitement or controversy:a furor over health insurance.
fu•ror
(fyŏŏr′ôr, -ər),USA pronunciation n.
- a general outburst of enthusiasm, excitement, controversy, or the like.
- a prevailing fad, mania, or craze.
- fury;
rage;
madness.
- Middle French
- Latin: a raging; replacing late Middle English fureor
- 1425–75
- 1, 3.See corresponding entry in Unabridged frenzy, uproar, commotion, turmoil.
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