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clamor

 

[ ˈklamər ]

Noun / Verb
Context #1 | Noun

loud noise

A loud and confused noise, especially that of people shouting vehemently.

Synonyms

din, noise, uproar

Examples of usage

  • The clamor of the crowd filled the stadium.
  • The clamor of the protesters could be heard from blocks away.
Context #2 | Verb

demand

To demand something loudly or insistently.

Synonyms

call for, demand, insist

Examples of usage

  • The students clamored for a fairer grading system.
  • The workers clamored for better working conditions.

Translations

Translations of the word "clamor" in other languages:

🇵🇹 clamor

🇮🇳 कोलाहल

🇩🇪 Lärm

🇮🇩 keributan

🇺🇦 гамір

🇵🇱 hałas

🇯🇵 騒ぎ

🇫🇷 clameur

🇪🇸 clamor

🇹🇷 gürültü

🇰🇷 소란

🇸🇦 صخب

🇨🇿 hluk

🇸🇰 hluk

🇨🇳 喧嚣

🇸🇮 hrup

🇮🇸 læti

🇰🇿 шу

🇬🇪 ხმაური

🇦🇿 səs-küy

🇲🇽 clamor

Etymology

The word 'clamor' originated from the Latin word 'clamor', which means 'a shout'. It has been used in English since the 14th century. The word has evolved over time to refer to a loud and confused noise, especially that of people shouting vehemently.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #17,914, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.