furor

noun3

1. •
   A general uproar or commotion.

   • This action created a furor in the broader medical community. It was considered undoctorly, unprofessional, illegal, and an infringement on the right to practice. — 1998
2. •
   A state of intense excitement.

   • The story of the princess's affair caused a furor among journalists.
3. •
   Violent anger or frenzy.

   • The verdict of not guilty created a true furor in the courtroom.