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clamor

[ˈklæmər]

clamor Definition

a loud and confused noise, especially that of people shouting.

Using clamor: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "clamor" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    The clamor of the crowd made it difficult to hear the speaker.

  • Example

    The clamor of pots and pans filled the kitchen.

  • Example

    The clamor of the protesters could be heard from blocks away.

clamor Synonyms and Antonyms

Phrases with clamor

  • to make a loud and confused noise

    Example

    The children were making a clamor in the backyard.

  • to demand something loudly and insistently

    Example

    The citizens began to clamor for better healthcare.

  • a situation where there is an eerie or oppressive silence

    Example

    The clamor of silence in the abandoned house was unsettling.

Origins of clamor

from Middle English 'clamour', from Old French 'clamour', from Latin 'clamor', meaning 'shout'

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Summary: clamor in Brief

The term 'clamor' [ˈklæmər] refers to a loud and confused noise, often that of people shouting. It can describe anything from a noisy kitchen to a protest, as in 'The clamor of the protesters could be heard from blocks away.' 'Clamor' can also be used in phrases like 'make a clamor,' meaning to make a loud noise, and 'clamor for something,' meaning to demand something loudly.