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furor (n.)

"rage, madness, angry mania," late 15c., from Middle French fureur (12c.), from Latin furor "a ravaging, rage, madness, passion," which is related to furia "rage, passion, fury" (see fury).

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Definitions of furor from WordNet

furor (n.)
an interest followed with exaggerated zeal;
Synonyms: fad / craze / furore / cult / rage
furor (n.)
a sudden outburst (as of protest);
Synonyms: furore
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