firestorm
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6.5
- noun
- /ˈfaɪərˌstɔrm/
- Literature
:
tormenta de críticas
- The senator's comments sparked a firestorm of outrage among the public.
- a firestorm of criticism
- a firestorm of protest
- ignite a firestorm
Like this is going to be a firestorm and I think I'm just going to leave.
- Like this is going to be a firestorm and I think I'm just going to leave.
- This whole thing, which set off an absolute firestorm for the entire case from the beginning of January.
- Well, after starting a firestorm yesterday, My Land CEO Heather Brash came forward to address the criticism.
- And that was just an absolute firestorm.
Examples
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The story ignited a firestorm of outrage on Reddit, Huffington Post, and elsewhere.
Blog text (2) -
If Brandeis were to do so, it would generate a firestorm of protest from the Jewish community.
Academic text (1993) -
This whole thing, which set off an absolute firestorm for the entire case from the beginning of January.
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And it inspired a firestorm of controversy.
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The new farm bill created another firestorm over U.S. policy and complicated the prospects for the global system.
Academic text (2002) -
When he tried to implement it, however, Clinton ran into a firestorm of military and congressional opposition.
Academic text (2007) -
Phelps's article sparked a firestorm of controversy.
Academic text (2018) -
Just this week, there were two tweets that ignited a firestorm of criticism.
Blog text (19) -
When Greenstein vetted a draft of the mission statement among his Caltech colleagues, it generated a firestorm of protest.
Academic text (2003) -
REAP project leaders Ellen Winner and Lois Hetland were unprepared for the firestorm that their conclusions ignited.
Academic text (2001)
Synonyms
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3.7
A strong public reaction of anger or protest
143
4.2
A sudden strong movement forward or upward, like a wave
106
4.8
A strong negative public reaction to an action or change
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3.9
A sudden strong show of feeling like anger or laughter
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5.7
Strong public criticism directed at someone
47
3.9
A loud, confused noise and activity by a group of people
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3.0
A sudden strong burst of emotion or noise
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6.8
A large fast stream of questions, messages or criticism sent to someone
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9.9
A strong public reaction of anger and criticism that causes chaos
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7.0
A strong public reaction like anger or excitement
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6.0
A sudden increase in violence, anger, or symptoms
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7.9
A loud noisy fuss made by people, often during protests or celebrations
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4.1
A sudden loud burst of noise such as applause
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3.3
A sudden large amount of criticism aimed at someone or something
A sudden large number of people protesting at the same time
A sudden large wave of comments from many people that follows an event
Antonyms
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Morphology
Etymology
The word firestorm is also used for a sudden, very strong wave of anger or criticism, as if a 'storm' of fiery words and feelings spreads quickly and overwhelms people. So, a firestorm of reaction means a fast, intense public outburst that is hard to control.