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A loud and typically discordant noise or sound
“Earlier this week, the work cafeteria was buzzing with the clamour of the morning rush.”
Loud, almost violent, yelling or shouting
“The clamour from the crowd clearly evinced rage and hatred.”
A loud and confused state of activity
“While hearing his own heavy breathing, Oberon paid attention to the clamour outside the inn.”
A strongly expressed demand from a large number of people
“As the cost of home financing mounts for the average buyer, so does the clamour for direct Federal loans.”
A strongly expressed protest from a large number of people
“A smaller trade deficit will still the clamour of protectionists.”
A loud howl or cry, especially from a canine
A shout of encouragement, praise, or joy
Senseless or incoherent talk
A disagreement or quarrel
An earnest or demanding quality in one's requests
A sudden, violent, irregular movement of the body, caused by involuntary contraction of muscles and associated especially with brain disorders such as epilepsy, the presence of certain toxins or other agents in the blood, or fever in children
To yell or cry out noisily
“They insult her, scream at her, threaten her, and clamour loudly in a quarreling voice.”
To make or cause to make a loud, harsh sound
“Police and emergency vehicle sirens clamour in the distance.”
To make a demand by crying out noisily
“A waiting public would clamour loudly for a team to represent them in the league.”
To make a light clanging sound, such as that made by metal objects being shaken together
To speak or shout at length in an angry, impassioned way
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