furor
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7.0
- noun
- /ˈfjʊrər/
- US
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indignación
- In 2001, Rabbi Wolpe created a national furor when his Passover sermon challenged the historical reality of the Exodus.
- caused a furor
- created a furor
- public furor
Then they created such a a furor that they were banned.
- Then they created such a a furor that they were banned.
- You seem to be able to publish your way into chaos or some sort of furor.
- I got pulled in a good bit recently on the Internet for not commenting on the recent socio political furor that's happening in the Middle East.
Examples
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There was a furor in the streets after the decision to cancel the annual festival.
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The best example is the continued furor over the teaching of evolution in public schools.
Academic text (1991) -
Why did they create such a furor among Russian writers and critics?
Academic text (2008) -
After the furor died down, Cold Fusion research continued in a number of places.
Academic text (1994) -
The story beneath the recent furor is, in many respects, far more complicated and dynamic, however.
Academic text (2010) -
The case caused a furor in Germany, which in turn ignited Czech animosity.
Academic text (2001) -
Most recently, proposed foreign investment in oil and gas caused a furor, indicating a deepening dissatisfaction with neoliberal measures.
Academic text (2004) -
Back in the early 1980s, a similar furor greeted the publication of Forever by the much-loved children's author Judy Blume.
Academic text (2004) -
Two Japanese non-governmental organizations (NGOs) were barred from the conference, and a furor erupted over their eviction.
Academic text (2002) -
The politician's controversial comments sparked a furor among voters.
Synonyms
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3.8
A loud public complaint or protest about something
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3.9
A sudden strong show of feeling like anger or laughter
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4.2
A short time of excitement and activity
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4.1
A noisy situation when people are excited or confused
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4.6
A strong public protest showing anger or disapproval
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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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6.5
A sudden, strong public reaction of anger or criticism
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7.9
A loud noisy fuss made by people, often during protests or celebrations
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9.9
A loud angry speech that attacks a person or idea
A sudden large wave of comments from many people that follows an event
A sudden violent crowd event that causes confusion and danger
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Surface Forms
Etymology
Furor comes from the Latin furor and the verb furo, which mean 'rage' and 'to rage'. So a furor today is a sudden, strong public reaction — like anger, protest, or loud excitement.