FUROR

Pronunciation (US): (GB):

Meaning:

A sudden outburst (as of protest)

Synonyms:

furor; furore

Classified under:

Nouns denoting acts or actions

Hypernyms ("furor" is a kind of...):

disturbance (the act of disturbing something or someone; setting something in motion)

Hyponyms (each of the following is a kind of "furor"):

brouhaha (a confused disturbance far greater than its cause merits)

Meaning:

An interest followed with exaggerated zeal

Example:

it was all the rage that season

Synonyms:

craze; cult; fad; furor; furore; rage

Classified under:

Nouns denoting cognitive processes and contents

Hypernyms ("furor" is a kind of...):

fashion (the latest and most admired style in clothes and cosmetics and behavior)