clamor

[ klam-er ]

/ ˈklæm ər /

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noun

a loud uproar, as from a crowd of people: the clamor of the crowd at the gates.

a vehement expression of desire or dissatisfaction: the clamor of the proponents of the law.

popular outcry: The senators could not ignore the clamor against higher taxation.

any loud and continued noise: the clamor of traffic; the clamor of birds and animals in the zoo.

verb (used without object)

to make a clamor; raise an outcry.

verb (used with object)

to drive, force, influence, etc., by clamoring: The newspapers clamored him out of office.

to utter noisily: They clamored their demands at the meeting.

OTHER WORDS FOR clamor

1 shouting.

2 vociferation.

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Also especially British, clam·our .

Origin of clamor

First recorded in 1350–1400; Middle English clamor (from Anglo-French ), from Latin, equivalent to clām- (see claim) + -or-or¹; Middle English clamour, from Middle French, from Latin clāmōr- (stem of clāmor )

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4. See noise.

usage note for clamor

See -or.

OTHER WORDS FROM clamor

clam·or·er, clam·or·ist, noun

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clamor²

[ klam-er ]

/ ˈklæm ər /

verb (used with object) Obsolete.

to silence.

Origin of clamor

First recorded in 1605–15; perhaps spelling variant of clammer, obsolete variant of clamber in sense “to clutch,” hence “reduce to silence”

How to use clamor in a sentence

Many parents districtwide have been clamoring for more information about when a second phase of reopening, which might include all elementary students, will begin.
Some Schools Have No Teachers Willing to Return for ‘Phase One’ Reopening|Will Huntsberry|October 16, 2020|Voice of San Diego
Public health labs were clamoring for tests, and Lindstrom was running out of options.
Inside the Fall of the CDC|by James Bandler, Patricia Callahan, Sebastian Rotella and Kirsten Berg|October 15, 2020|ProPublica
The hype inspired brand advertisers to clamor for that same Obama data magic, later realizing that a lot of it was the same stuff commercial brands had already been doing before the political people caught on.
‘Wouldn’t make economic sense’: Despite hyped targeting restrictions on 2020 political ads, few new limits are in place|jim cooper|October 12, 2020|Digiday
The field of runners spread out into a long line, with everyone clamoring to stay with the front pack.
Inside a secret running program at Nike and a win-at-all-costs corporate culture|Rachel King|October 6, 2020|Fortune

So while the public clamors for more information about the world’s most important patient, it remains unclear how much will be revealed.
From Wuhan Virus to Washington Virus|Daniel Malloy|October 4, 2020|Ozy
It's been nine years that fans of The Comeback have been clamoring for HBO to "give her another take."
‘The Comeback’ Finale: Give Lisa Kudrow All of the Awards|Kevin Fallon|December 29, 2014|DAILY BEAST
At just 18, the crooner has millions of people—mostly young girls—clamoring to know more about his life story.
Portrait of the Austin Mahone as a Teen Idol|William O’Connor|December 10, 2014|DAILY BEAST
So it ultimately seems odd to blame these celebs for disclosing personal information when the public is just clamoring for it.
Welcome to Generation Overshare: Lena Dunham, Taylor Swift, and the Politics of Self-Disclosure|Marlow Stern|November 6, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Even a government that has turned two blind eyes can hear the clamoring of tens of thousands of demonstrators.
Mexico’s First Lady of Murder Is on the Lam|Michael Daly|October 29, 2014|DAILY BEAST
The constituency most clamoring for executive action has already shown they expect little and will settle for nothing.
Why Obama Won't Act on Immigration|Ruben Navarrette Jr.|September 2, 2014|DAILY BEAST
They come from the engine—snorting, explosive sounds, as though it was clamoring for attention.
My Wonderful Visit|Charlie Chaplin
He recognized it as no more than a practical joke, plain and simple; but the idea was clamoring for attention.
The Revolt of the Star Men|Raymond Gallun
Even now it brought the clamoring memories of that far distant time back to him, fresh and vivid.
The Escape of Mr. Trimm|Irvin S. Cobb
Withal, however, he felt a strange loneliness, and an aloofness from the clamoring world about him.
Murder in Any Degree|Owen Johnson
Caesar sits on comfortably as if he were at breakfast, and the cat were clamoring for a piece of Finnan-haddie.
Caesar and Cleopatra|George Bernard Shaw

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