furore
gb/fɚɚ/ us/fɚɚ/
C1
English
Senses
0 senses
Noun
C1
event
1
public anger and criticism
strong public anger about something
Usage pattern:
a furore over/about [something]
Common mistake:
Spelling: BrE furore; AmE usually furor. Not the same as 'furious' (adjective).
Synonyms
outcry (Emphasizes public protest and complaints.)
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uproar (Stresses noisy, widespread reaction.)
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storm (Often used for a wave of controversy in the press.)
Antonyms
calm (A situation with little or no public reaction.)
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indifference (No strong public interest or emotion.)
Collocations
cause a furore
|spark a furore
|create a furore
|provoke a furore
|trigger a furore
|a media furore
|a political furore
|a public furore
|a furore over comments
|a furore about a decision
Themes
media
|politics
|society
|emotions
Examples
- The minister’s remarks caused a furore across the country.
- There was a furore over the decision to close the local hospital.
- The report was published quietly, without much furore.
Learner examples
- His comment caused a furore.
- There was a furore about the new rule.
Noun
C1
event
2
sudden wave of excitement
a lot of excitement and attention
Usage pattern:
a furore around [someone/something]
Common mistake:
This use is less common than the 'public anger' meaning; it often implies a sudden media buzz.
Synonyms
sensation (Focuses on being widely talked about and noticed.)
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buzz (More informal; emphasizes excited talk.)
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hype (Suggests excitement created by promotion, sometimes exaggerated.)
Antonyms
non-event (Something that attracts little attention.)
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obscurity (A lack of public attention or fame.)
Collocations
cause a furore
|make a furore
|create a furore
|a furore around a star
|a furore over a new product
|a sudden furore
|an international furore
|a furore in the press
Themes
culture
|media
|entertainment
Examples
- The debut album made a furore online within days.
- Her first appearance on the show caused a furore among fans.
- The new café opened without the furore the owners had expected.
Learner examples
- The movie made a furore.
- The singer caused a furore with her new song.
Noun
literary
C2
state
3
intense anger or rage
very strong anger
Usage pattern:
in a furore
Common mistake:
In modern English, this personal-emotion sense is rarer than the 'public reaction' sense; 'fury' is more common.
Synonyms
rage (Very strong anger, often personal.)
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fury (More common; can be personal or general.)
Antonyms
serenity (A calm, peaceful emotional state.)
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composure (Self-control, especially under stress.)
Collocations
in a furore
|a blind furore
|a sudden furore
|a furore of anger
Themes
emotions
Examples
- He stormed out of the room in a furore.
- She spoke in a furore of anger that surprised everyone.
- In his furore, he forgot what he had promised.
Grammar
Expressions
cause a furore
1/kˈɔz ə fɚɚ/
fixed phrase
make people react strongly
make many people angry or excited
Examples
- The leaked memo caused a furore in the press.
- Her comments caused a furore on social media.
- The ad caused a furore and was quickly withdrawn.
create a furore
1/kɹiˈeɪt ə fɚɚ/
fixed phrase
generate strong public reaction
make many people react strongly
Examples
- The company’s new logo created a furore online.
- His resignation created a furore in parliament.
- The film created a furore at the festival.
make a furore
1/mˈeɪk ə fɚɚ/
fixed phrase
become a big sensation
become very popular suddenly
Examples
- The young pianist made a furore with her first concert.
- Their app made a furore after the launch event.
- The book made a furore in literary circles.
provoke a furore
1/pɹəvˈoʊk ə fɚɚ/
fixed phrase
formal
trigger anger and criticism
cause public anger
Examples
- The proposal provoked a furore from local residents.
- His remarks provoked a furore and calls for his resignation.
- The decision provoked a furore within the party.
spark a furore
1/spˈɑɹk ə fɚɚ/
fixed phrase
start a public outcry
start strong public anger
Examples
- The proposed law sparked a furore among teachers.
- A single tweet sparked a furore and forced an apology.
- The interview sparked a furore about press standards.