fu·ror (US) also chiefly Brit fu·rore 
/ˈfjʊɚˌoɚ, ˈfjʊrɚ/ /ˈfjʊɚˌoɚ, Brit fjʊˈrɔ:ri/ noun
/ˈfjʊɚˌoɚ, ˈfjʊrɚ/ /ˈfjʊɚˌoɚ, Brit fjʊˈrɔ:ri/ noun [singular] : a situation in which many people are very angry and upset
▪ The book caused/created a furor across the country. ▪ Amid a public furor, the senator continues to deny the allegations.
▪ The book caused/created a furor across the country. ▪ Amid a public furor, the senator continues to deny the allegations.
