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furor

fu·ror [ fyr àwr ]


noun 
Definition:
 
1. uproar: an angry or indignant public reaction to something
The verdict of not guilty created a furor in the courtroom.

2. excitement: a state of intense excitement or activity
the furor surrounding the release of their latest album

[15th century. < Latin< furere "to rage"]
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