Furor Meaning
/ˈfjʊəɹɔː/Definition, CEFR level C1, pronunciation, examples, and quiz.
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Definition
nounA general uproar or commotion.
nounViolent anger or frenzy.
Sentence Examples
That seemingly benign request ignited a furor in Congress over presidential powers and states’ rights.
The controversial policy caused a major public furor.
CEFR Practice Quiz
The politician's huge scandal created a public ____ that lasted for weeks.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
The decision to close the local park caused a public ____ among the residents of the neighborhood.
Word Origin & History
From Middle English furour, from Middle French fureur, from Old French furor, from Latin furor, from furō (“To rage, to be out of one's mind”).
Literary Quotations & Historical Citations
"This action created a furor in the broader medical community. It was considered undoctorly, unprofessional, illegal, and an infringement on the right to practice."
— 1998, Mary-Jo DelVecchio Good, American Medicine: The Quest for Competence, page 79:
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CEFR Practice Quiz
The politician's huge scandal created a public ____ that lasted for weeks.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
The decision to close the local park caused a public ____ among the residents of the neighborhood.