firestorm
noun/ˈfaɪərˌstɔrm/
Frequency rank: #14,060 most common English word
Meaning
a situation that causes a lot of angry reactions or intense controversy; also a large, intensely burning fire.
Example sentence
The politician's controversial remarks sparked firestorm that dominated the news for weeks.
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