clamouring

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 clamouring word

noun clamouring a loud uproar, as from a crowd of people: the clamor of the crowd at the gates. 1
noun clamouring a vehement expression of desire or dissatisfaction: the clamor of the proponents of the law. 1
noun clamouring popular outcry: The senators could not ignore the clamor against higher taxation. 1
noun clamouring any loud and continued noise: the clamor of traffic; the clamor of birds and animals in the zoo. 1
verb without object clamouring to make a clamor; raise an outcry. 1
verb with object clamouring to drive, force, influence, etc., by clamoring: The newspapers clamored him out of office. 1

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Origin of clamouring

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 Clamouring

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

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clamouring 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 73% 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.

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Synonyms for clamouring

adjective clamouring

pressing — urgent; demanding immediate attention: a pressing need.

noun clamouring

importunity — the state or quality of being importunate; persistence in solicitation.

All 2 Synonyms of clamouring