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   clamour

   /ˈklamə/

   noun

   • 1. a loud and confused noise, especially that of people shouting: "the questions rose to a clamour" Similar dinracketloud noiseuproartumultbabelshoutingyellingscreamingbayingroaringblaringclangourcommotionbrouhahahue and cryhubbubbedlampandemoniumstramashinformal:hullabaloorumpusrowrare:vociferationululationcharivariOpposite silence
   • ▪ a strongly expressed protest or demand from a large number of people: "the growing public clamour for more police officers on the beat" Similar demand(s)call(s)urginginsistenceprotestsstorms of protestcomplaintsoutcry

   verb

   • 1. (of a group of people) shout loudly and insistently: "the surging crowds clamoured for attention" Similar yellshout loudlybayscreamshriekroar
   • ▪ make a vehement protest or demand: "scientists are clamouring for a ban on all chlorine substances" Similar demandcallbaypresspushlobby

   Word Origin late Middle English: via Old French from Latin clamor, from clamare ‘cry out’.

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   CLAMOUR definition: 1. to make a loud complaint or demand: 2. a loud complaint about something or a demand for…. Learn more.

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   Clamour definition: a loud persistent outcry, as from a large number of people. See examples of CLAMOUR used in a sentence.

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   to make a loud complaint or demand: The audience clamored for an encore.

5. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishCLAMOUR definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   Clamour is used to describe the loud noise of a large group of people talking or shouting together. Kathryn's quiet voice stilled the clamour. She could hear a clamour in the road outside.

6. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › englishclamour verb - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage...

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   [intransitive] (of many people) to shout loudly, especially in a confused way. A crowd of reporters clamoured around the car. Word Origin late Middle English: via Old French from Latin clamor, from clamare ‘cry out’. Check pronunciation: clamour. Definition of clamour verb in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary.

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   The meaning of CLAMOUR is chiefly British spelling of clamor. … See the full definition. Games & Quizzes; Games & Quizzes; Word of the Day; Grammar; Wordplay; Word ...

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   1. a loud persistent outcry, as from a large number of people. 2. a vehement expression of collective feeling or outrage: a clamour against higher prices. 3. a loud and persistent noise: the clamour of traffic. vb. 4. (intr; often foll by for or against) to make a loud noise or outcry; make a public demand: they clamoured for attention.