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Plural for a loud and typically discordant noise or sound
“The conversation of the company was interrupted by a loud clamor from the street.”
Plural for loud, almost violent, yelling or shouting
“The clamor from the crowd clearly evinced rage and hatred.”
Plural for a noisy or turbulent commotion
“While hearing his own heavy breathing, Oberon paid attention to the clamor outside the inn.”
Plural for a strongly expressed demand from a large number of people
“As the cost of home financing mounts for the average buyer, so does the clamor for direct Federal loans.”
Plural for a strongly expressed protest from a large number of people
“A smaller trade deficit will still the clamor of protectionists.”
Plural for a long, loud, wavering cry or howl
Plural for an expression or statement of protest or dissatisfaction
Plural for a shout of encouragement, praise, or joy
Plural for senseless or incoherent talk
Plural for an earnest and persistent quality
Plural for 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 clamor loudly in a quarreling voice.”
To make or cause to make a loud, harsh sound
“Police and emergency vehicle sirens clamor in the distance.”
To make a demand by crying out noisily
“A waiting public would clamor loudly for a team to represent them in the league.”
To make a loud, deep, resonant sound
To make a light clanging sound, such as that made by metal objects being shaken together
Speak or shout at length in an angry, impassioned way
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