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clamor

noun verb

Loud and persistent outcry from many people

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Word Facts

Word length
6
Starts with
C
Ends with
R
Contains
LA
Scrabble score
10
CEFR level
B2

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noun

  1. Loud and persistent outcry from many people

    “He ignored the clamor of the crowd”

noun

  1. A loud harsh or strident noise

verb

  1. Make loud demands

    “He clamored for justice and tolerance”

verb

  1. Utter or proclaim insistently and noisily

    “The delegates clamored their disappointment”

verb

  1. Compel someone to do something by insistent clamoring

    “They clamored the mayor into building a new park”

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Example Sentences

He ignored the clamor of the crowd
He clamored for justice and tolerance
The delegates clamored their disappointment
They clamored the mayor into building a new park

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