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clamor

clam·or
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Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [klam-er]
    • /ˈklæm ər/
    • /ˈklæm.ər/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [klam-er]
    • /ˈklæm ər/

Definitions of clamor word

  • intransitive verb clamor If people are clamoring for something, they are demanding it in a noisy or angry way. 3
  • noun clamor a loud outcry; uproar 3
  • noun clamor a vehement, continued expression of the general feeling or of public opinion; loud demand or complaint 3
  • noun clamor a loud, sustained noise 3
  • intransitive verb clamor to make a clamor; cry out, demand, or complain noisily 3
  • verb transitive clamor to express with, or bring about by, clamor 3

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Origin of clamor

First appearance:

before 1350
One of the 20% oldest English words
1350-1400; Middle English clamor (< Anglo-French) < Latin, equivalent to clām- (see claim) + -or -or1; Middle English clamour < Middle French < Latin clāmōr- (stem of clāmor)

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Parts of speech for Clamor

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

clamor popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 79% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.

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Synonyms for clamor

noun clamor

  • noise — sound, especially of a loud, harsh, or confused kind: deafening noises.
  • upheaval — strong or violent change or disturbance, as in a society: the upheaval of war.
  • agitation — If someone is in a state of agitation, they are very worried or upset, and show this in their behaviour, movements, or voice.
  • tumult — violent and noisy commotion or disturbance of a crowd or mob; uproar: The tumult reached its height during the premier's speech.
  • ruckus — a noisy commotion; fracas; rumpus: The losers are sure to raise a ruckus.

verb clamor

  • holler — to cry aloud; shout; yell: Quit hollering into the phone.
  • claim — If you say that someone claims that something is true, you mean they say that it is true but you are not sure whether or not they are telling the truth.
  • bellow — If someone bellows, they shout angrily in a loud, deep voice.
  • roar — a loud, deep cry or howl, as of an animal or a person: the roar of a lion.
  • rout — a bellow.

Antonyms for clamor

noun clamor

  • silence — absence of any sound or noise; stillness.
  • calm — A calm person does not show or feel any worry, anger, or excitement.
  • quiet — making no noise or sound, especially no disturbing sound: quiet neighbors.
  • order — an authoritative direction or instruction; command; mandate.
  • peace — the normal, nonwarring condition of a nation, group of nations, or the world.

verb clamor

  • agree — If people agree with each other about something, they have the same opinion about it or say that they have the same opinion.
  • go along — to move or proceed, especially to or from something: They're going by bus.
  • whisper — to speak with soft, hushed sounds, using the breath, lips, etc., but with no vibration of the vocal cords.

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