clamor
noun
1. a loud harsh or strident noise
Similar word(s): blare, blaring, cacophony, din
Definition categories: event, noise
2. loud and persistent outcry from many people
- he ignored the clamor of the crowd
Similar word(s): clamoring, clamour, clamouring
Definition categories: communication, call, cry, outcry, shout, vociferation, yell
verb
1. make loud demands
- he clamored for justice and tolerance
Similar word(s): clamour
Definition categories: communication, demand
2. utter or proclaim insistently and noisily
- The delegates clamored their disappointment
Similar word(s): clamour
Definition categories: communication, express, utter, verbalise, verbalize
3. compel someone to do something by insistent clamoring
- They clamored the mayor into building a new park
Definition categories: social, compel, obligate, oblige
Sentences with clamor as a verb:
- Anyone who tastes our food seems to clamor for more.
- Thousands of demonstrators clamoring the government's resignation were literally deafening, yet their cries fell in deaf ears
- After a confused murmur the audience soon clamored
- His many supporters successfully clamor his election without a formal vote