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- [fyoo r-awr, -er]
- /ˈfyʊər ɔr, -ər/
- /ˈfjʊ.rɔːr/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [fyoo r-awr, -er]
- /ˈfyʊər ɔr, -ər/
Definitions of furor word
- noun furor a general outburst of enthusiasm, excitement, controversy, or the like. 1
- noun furor a prevailing fad, mania, or craze. 1
- noun furor fury; rage; madness. 1
- noun furor An outbreak of public anger or excitement. 1
- noun furor uproar, outcry 1
- singular noun furor A furor is a very angry or excited reaction by people to something. 0
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Origin of furor
First appearance:
before 1425 One of the 25% oldest English words
1425-75; < Latin: a raging; replacing late Middle English fureor < Middle French
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Parts of speech for Furor
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
furor popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 81% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
furor usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for furor
noun furor
- flap — to swing or sway back and forth loosely, especially with noise: A loose shutter flapped outside the window.
- agitation — If someone is in a state of agitation, they are very worried or upset, and show this in their behaviour, movements, or voice.
- fury — unrestrained or violent anger, rage, passion, or the like: The gods unleashed their fury on the offending mortal.
- tumult — violent and noisy commotion or disturbance of a crowd or mob; uproar: The tumult reached its height during the premier's speech.
- fuss — an excessive display of anxious attention or activity; needless or useless bustle: They made a fuss over the new baby.
Antonyms for furor
noun furor
- calm — A calm person does not show or feel any worry, anger, or excitement.
- happiness — the quality or state of being happy.
- calmness — without rough motion; still or nearly still: a calm sea.
- quiet — making no noise or sound, especially no disturbing sound: quiet neighbors.
- silence — absence of any sound or noise; stillness.
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