1. an outbreak of public anger or excitement
Usage: chiefly British spelling; American spelling is ‘furor’

Examples

• The politician’s comments caused a furore in the media.
• There was a furore over the new tax policy.
• The book created quite a furore when it was first published.
• The furore died down after a few weeks.
• His resignation sparked a furore among party members.
• The furore surrounding the scandal dominated headlines for days.