furor

[ fyoor-awr, -er ]

noun

1. a general outburst of enthusiasm, excitement, controversy, or the like.

   Synonyms: turmoil, commotion, uproar, frenzy

2. a prevailing fad, mania, or craze.
3. fury; rage; madness.

   Synonyms: turmoil, commotion, uproar, frenzy

Word History and Origins

Origin of furor¹

First recorded in 1425–75; from Latin: “a raging”; replacing late Middle English fureor, from Middle French

Example Sentences

The garbage truck photo-op came after a furor surrounding the use of the word "garbage" in the last full week of the presidential campaign.

From Salon

Biden, seeking to cool the furor, issued a clarification in an X post shortly afterwards.

From Salon

The point she was trying to make, that people treat you better when you’re thinner, got lost in the click-bait furor that ensued.

From Los Angeles Times

Those figures have dropped significantly in recent months but furor over immigration has led to a November referendum, known as Proposition 314, that would allow Arizona officials to arrest and deport undocumented migrants.

From Los Angeles Times

Much of Martin’s furor has been directed at the Granbury Independent School District, which was investigated by the U.S.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• agitation
• commotion
• craze
• enthusiasm
• flap
• free-for-all
• frenzy
• fury
• fuss
• hysteria
• outburst
• outcry
• rage
• ruckus
• tumult
• uproar