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clamored

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 clamored word

  • noun clamored a loud uproar, as from a crowd of people: the clamor of the crowd at the gates. 1
  • noun clamored a vehement expression of desire or dissatisfaction: the clamor of the proponents of the law. 1
  • noun clamored popular outcry: The senators could not ignore the clamor against higher taxation. 1
  • noun clamored any loud and continued noise: the clamor of traffic; the clamor of birds and animals in the zoo. 1
  • verb without object clamored to make a clamor; raise an outcry. 1
  • verb with object clamored to silence. 1
See all 7 definitions of clamored

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Origin of clamored

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 Clamored

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Full grammatical hierarchy of Clamored

clamored 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.
According to our data about 50% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

clamored usage trend in Literature

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Synonyms for clamored

verb clamored

  • screamed — to utter a loud, sharp, piercing cry.
  • cried — cry
  • screeched — to utter or make a harsh, shrill cry or sound: The child screeched hysterically. The brakes screeched.
  • bellowed — to emit a hollow, loud, animal cry, as a bull or cow.
  • bawled — Simple past tense and past participle of bawl.

noun clamored

  • called — having the name
  • requested — the act of asking for something to be given or done, especially as a favor or courtesy; solicitation or petition: At his request, they left.
  • dinned — a loud, confused noise; a continued loud or tumultuous sound; noisy clamor.
  • buzzed — a low, vibrating, humming sound, as of bees, machinery, or people talking.
  • fermented — Also called organized ferment. any of a group of living organisms, as yeasts, molds, and certain bacteria, that cause fermentation.
All 28 Synonyms of clamored

Antonyms for clamored

verb clamored

  • whispered — rumored; reported: He is whispered to be planning to run for governor.
  • agreed — If people are agreed on something, they have reached a joint decision on it or have the same opinion about it.

noun clamored

  • calmed — Simple past tense and past participle of calm.
  • ordered — neatly or conveniently arranged; well-organized: an ordered office.
  • silenced — absence of any sound or noise; stillness.
All 5 Antonyms of clamored

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