vociferation

[ voh-sif-uh-rey-shuhn ]

noun

1. noisy outcry; clamor.

Word History and Origins

Origin of vociferation¹

1350–1400; Middle English < Latin vōciferātiōn- (stem of vōciferātiō ), equivalent to vōciferāt ( us ) ( vociferate ) + -iōn- -ion

Example Sentences

There was a great deal of jabbering, vociferation, and action, but neither of them struck or hurt the other.

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After a time the oar was recovered, and Marco, after much scolding and vociferation, got his crew in order again.

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They played quietly and without vociferation, illustrating the advantages of a minute coinage.

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If vociferation is to carry the question of religion, the North, and probably the Scotch, have it.

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The congregation still laughed, and the preacher, in the warmth of his zeal, redoubled his vociferation and action.

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