clamor (n.)

  1. a loud harsh or strident noise

    [ Syn: blare , blaring , cacophony , din ]

  2. loud and persistent outcry from many people; he ignored the clamor of the crowd

    [ Syn: clamoring , clamour , clamouring , hue and cry ]

    clamor (v.)

  1. make loud demands; he clamored for justice and tolerance

    [ Syn: clamour ]

  2. utter or proclaim insistently and noisily; The delegates clamored their disappointment

    [ Syn: clamour ]

  3. compel someone to do something by insistent clamoring; They clamored the mayor into building a new park'

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