furor
nounmasculine/fuˈɾɔɾ/medium
fu·ror
Definition
1. A sudden outburst of intense anger or rage. 2. A state of excited enthusiasm or wild excitement. 3. A wildly popular trend or success.
The controversial decision caused a furor among the fans.
The band's latest album created a furor when it was released.
Common collocations
public furorcause a furorgreat furor
Idiomatic expressions
- To cause a furor (to cause great excitement or anger)
Etymology
Do latim 'furor, -ōris' (fúria, loucura).