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clamour

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 clamour word

  • verb clamour If people are clamouring for something, they are demanding it in a noisy or angry way. 3
  • verb clamour Clamour is also a noun. 3
  • singular noun clamour Clamour is used to describe the loud noise of a large group of people talking or shouting together. 3
  • noun clamour a loud persistent outcry, as from a large number of people 3
  • noun clamour a vehement expression of collective feeling or outrage 3
  • noun clamour a loud and persistent noise 3

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Origin of clamour

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 Clamour

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

clamour 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 clamour

verb clamour

  • shout — to call or cry out loudly and vigorously.
  • scream — to utter a loud, sharp, piercing cry.
  • yell — to cry out or speak with a strong, loud, clear sound; shout: He always yells when he is angry.
  • cry — When you cry, tears come from your eyes, usually because you are unhappy or hurt.
  • screech — to utter or make a harsh, shrill cry or sound: The child screeched hysterically. The brakes screeched.

noun clamour

  • call — a demand for redeemable bonds or shares to be presented for repayment
  • request — 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.
  • outcry — a strong and usually public expression of protest, indignation, or the like.
  • uproar — a state of violent and noisy disturbance, as of a multitude; turmoil.
  • din — religion, especially the religious observances of a Muslim.

Antonyms for clamour

verb clamour

  • whisper — to speak with soft, hushed sounds, using the breath, lips, etc., but with no vibration of the vocal cords.
  • 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.

noun clamour

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

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