furore

CEFRC1

/f(j)ʊˈɹɔːɹi/

noun

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In plain English

  1. 01

    noun

    A strong public reaction of anger or excitement.

Examples

  • The blasphemous speech caused considerable furore in the conservative country.

  • There was much furore over Ms Chakraborty's unorthodox theories.

At a glance

Sits at C1 on the CEFR scale

Senses
1
Parts of speech
1
Citations
1

Also pronounced

  • /ˈfjʊɹˌoɹ/
  • /ˈfjʊɹɚ/

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The controversial decision by the referee caused a great blank among the fans.

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Origin

noun

Borrowed from Italian furore, from Latin furor. Doublet of furor.