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Definition of clamor

Overview of noun clamor

The noun clamor has 2 senses? (first 1 from tagged texts)

1. (5) blare, blaring, cacophony, clamor, din

(a loud harsh or strident noise)

2. clamor, clamoring, clamour, clamouring, hue and cry

(loud and persistent outcry from many people; "he ignored the clamor of the crowd")

Overview of verb clamor

The verb clamor has 3 senses? (first 2 from tagged texts)

1. (5) clamor, clamour

(make loud demands; "he clamored for justice and tolerance")

2. (3) clamor, clamour

(utter or proclaim insistently and noisily; "The delegates clamored their disappointment")

3. clamor

(compel someone to do something by insistent clamoring; "They clamored the mayor into building a new park")