Synonyms for

Furor

Verb / ˈfjʊrɔ:r / Another word for furor — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

A sudden outburst of anger or excitement.

Synonyms & similar words

fad craze furore cult rage uproar commotion rage tempest frenzy fury turmoil disturbance hubub hullabaloo storm outcry din clamor tumult uproariousness pandemonium hysteria madness passion

Example sentences

  1. The furor in the stadium was deafening as the home team scored the winning goal.
  2. The announcement of the new smartphone caused a furor among the tech enthusiasts.
  3. The controversial painting has caused a great furor in the art world.
  4. The teacher's absence caused a furor among the students who had no one to supervise them.
  5. The politician's comments about immigration created a furor in the media.

Quotes

  • The furor of passion is like a storm at sea, which lifts up the waves, and shows us abysses which existed not.
  • The furor of the crowd, the roar of the cannon, the cries of the wounded are terrible things, but alas! they do not last.
  • The furor of a woman scorned is excruciatingly powerful.

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