furor (Meaning)
furor (n)
an interest followed with exaggerated zeal
a sudden outburst (as of protest)
Synonyms & Antonyms of furor
Synonyms:
Antonyms:
Synonyms:
- hurly
- helter-skelter
- mêlée
- scuffle
- brawl
- howl
- fret
- stew
- hubble-bubble
- shindy
- fever
- cacophony
- whirl
- moil
- williwaw
- fray
- corroboree
- fracas
- outbreak
- bobbery
- eruption
- hurry-skurry
- disorder
- flutter
- din
- hurly-burly
- alarums and excursions
- unrest
- splore
- hurry-scurry
- clamor
- hue and cry
- do
- outburst
- tizzy
- melee
Antonyms:
furor Sentence Examples
- The concert caused a furor among fans, with eager concertgoers lining up for hours to secure tickets.
- The celebrity's latest photoshoot ignited a furor, with critics praising its artistic merit and others condemning its perceived objectification.
- The proposed legislation sparked a furor in the community, dividing residents and igniting heated debates.
- The athlete's performance at the Olympics sent the crowd into a furor, with cheers and applause reverberating through the stadium.
- The political scandal created a furor in the media, with accusations and counter-accusations flying fast and furious.
- The revelation of the long-lost masterpiece caused a furor among art historians and collectors alike.
- The news of the company's financial troubles sent shockwaves through the business world, causing a furor among investors.
- The experimental drug trial induced a furor among scientists, with some touting its potential benefits and others expressing concerns about its safety.
- The controversial speech by the politician ignited a furor in the country, polarizing public opinion and triggering widespread protests.
- The discovery of extraterrestrial life would undoubtedly cause an unprecedented furor, challenging our understanding of the universe and our place within it.
FAQs About the word furor
an interest followed with exaggerated zeal, a sudden outburst (as of protest)
stir, fuss, turmoil, hurry,commotion, disturbance, hubbub, tumult, roar, uproar
tranquillity, tranquility, calm, rest, hush, peace, tranquility, tranquillity, calm, stillness
The concert caused a furor among fans, with eager concertgoers lining up for hours to secure tickets.
The celebrity's latest photoshoot ignited a furor, with critics praising its artistic merit and others condemning its perceived objectification.
The proposed legislation sparked a furor in the community, dividing residents and igniting heated debates.
The athlete's performance at the Olympics sent the crowd into a furor, with cheers and applause reverberating through the stadium.
