furore

Meaning

1. 1nounusually singularBritish

   A sudden burst of public anger or excitement about something that has happened.

   Grammar: Usually singular and takes a: there was a furore over the decision.

   Patterns

   • a furore over something
   • a furore about something

   The minister's remark caused a furore in the press.

   There was a furore over the changes to the exam.

   The ad sparked a furore on social media.

Common combinations

cause a furore

The film caused a furore.

spark a furore

The tweet sparked a furore.

public furore

A public furore forced him to resign.

furore over something

The furore over the tax continued.

media furore

The media furore lasted weeks.

Synonyms and how they differ

uproar

Uproar stresses the noise and anger of a crowd, while furore suggests excited public reaction.

outcry

Outcry focuses on public protest, with less sense of excitement.

commotion

Commotion is smaller in scale and less tied to news.

storm

A storm of protest is more figurative and is usually followed by of protest.

Opposites

Word family

furor noun

American spelling

furious adjective

very angry

fury noun

violent anger

infuriate verb

to make very angry

Commonly confused: furore or furor? furore or furry?

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