clamour
Britishnoun
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a loud persistent outcry, as from a large number of people
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a vehement expression of collective feeling or outrage
a clamour against higher prices
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a loud and persistent noise
the clamour of traffic
verb
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(intr; often foll by for or against) to make a loud noise or outcry; make a public demand
they clamoured for attention
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(tr) to move, influence, or force by outcry
the people clamoured him out of office
Other Word Forms
Etymology
Origin of clamour
C14: from Old French clamour, from Latin clāmor, from clāmāre to cry out
Example Sentences
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There is a clamour for Danny Welbeck, who has scored 14 goals in an impressive season for Brighton, to be included.
From BBC • May 21, 2026
Its editor, Tom McTague, a thoughtful writer not known for hyperbole, said of Sir Keir: "The clamour is growing: he cannot do the job."
From BBC • Apr. 24, 2026
You look at the managers he has appointed when the clamour was for trophies.
From BBC • Mar. 6, 2026
It's the board, who have managed to quieten the clamour aimed in their direction for a few days with the reinstatement of O'Neill, who will be feeling the pressure once more.
From BBC • Nov. 6, 2025
It was as though I had been aroused from sleep and for an instant I stood there looking, listening to the voice almost lost in the clamour of shouts, screams, burglar alarms and sirens.
From "Invisible Man" by Ralph Ellison
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