Clamor meaning

What does “clamor” mean? Definitions, examples, synonyms and opposites.

“clamor” is a noun and verb with 5 meanings. Its most common meaning is: a loud harsh or strident noise.

clamor

noun

a loud harsh or strident noise
Synonymsblare blaring cacophony din
loud and persistent outcry from many people
“he ignored the clamor of the crowd”
Synonymsclamoring clamour clamouring hue and cry

verb

make loud demands
“he clamored for justice and tolerance”
Synonymsclamour
utter or proclaim insistently and noisily
“The delegates clamored their disappointment”
Synonymsclamour
compel someone to do something by insistent clamoring
“They clamored the mayor into building a new park”

Source: WordNet 3.1, Princeton University

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