furore

noun
UK: /fjʊˈrɔːri/
US: /fjʊˈrɔːr/

  1. A situation in which many people are very angry and upset about something.

    1. The book caused a furore.
    2. The government's new policy sparked a public furore, leading to widespread protests.

  2. A sudden expression of excited interest or disapproval.

    1. The announcement caused a furore.
    2. The celebrity's controversial statement ignited a media furore and a barrage of criticism.

Synonyms

uproar turmoil commotion agitation outcry

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "furore" in English means: A situation in which many people are very angry and upset about something., A sudden expression of excited interest or disapproval..

The phonetic transcription of "furore" is /fjʊˈrɔːri/ in British English and /fjʊˈrɔːr/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "furore": uproar, turmoil, commotion, agitation, outcry.

Example usage of "furore": "The book caused a furore.". More examples on the page.