Clamor

['klæmə]

Definition

(noun.) loud and persistent outcry from many people; 'he ignored the clamor of the crowd'.

(verb.) make loud demands; 'he clamored for justice and tolerance'.

(verb.) utter or proclaim insistently and noisily; 'The delegates clamored their disappointment'.

(verb.) compel someone to do something by insistent clamoring; 'They clamored the mayor into building a new park'.

Editor: Upton--From WordNet

Definition

(n.) A great outcry or vociferation; loud and continued shouting or exclamation.

(n.) Any loud and continued noise.

(n.) A continued expression of dissatisfaction or discontent; a popular outcry.

(v. t.) To salute loudly.

(v. t.) To stun with noise.

(v. t.) To utter loudly or repeatedly; to shout.

(v. i.) To utter loud sounds or outcries; to vociferate; to complain; to make importunate demands.

Typist: Naomi

Synonyms and Synonymous

n. Outcry, vociferation, exclamation, noise, hullabaloo, hubbub, uproar, blare.

v. n. Vociferate, cry out, make outcries.

Checked by Keith

Synonyms and Antonyms

SYN:Contention, contentiousness, squabble, tumult, hubbub, noise, uproar, outcry,obloquy

ANT:Silence, acquiescence, reticence

Edited by Hilda