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furor

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fu·ror  (fyrôr, -r)
n.
1. A general commotion; public disorder or uproar.
2. Violent anger; frenzy.
3. A fashion adopted enthusiastically by the public; a fad.
4. A state of intense excitement or ecstasy.
[Middle English furour, wrath, fury, from Old French fureur, from Latin furor, from furere, to rage.]
ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Noun1.furorfuror - an interest followed with exaggerated zeal; "he always follows the latest fads"; "it was all the rage that season"
craze, fad, furore, cult, rage
fashion - the latest and most admired style in clothes and cosmetics and behavior
2.furor - a sudden outburst (as of protest)
furore
disturbance - the act of disturbing something or someone; setting something in motion
brouhaha - a confused disturbance far greater than its cause merits


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The book created a furor, and was promptly suppressed by the Oligarchy.
The Iron Heel by London, Jack View in context
Also, how the Doctor's cogitating manner was attributable to his being always engaged in looking out for Greek roots; which, in my innocence and ignorance, I supposed to be a botanical furor on the Doctor's part, especially as he always looked at the ground when he walked about, until I understood that they were roots of words, with a view to a new Dictionary which he had in contemplation.
David Copperfield by Dickens, Charles View in context
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