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clamor

noun
/ˈklæm.ɚ/US/ˈkleə̯m.ɚ/

Etymology

Recorded in English since c. 1385, as Middle English clamour, from Old French clamor (modern clameur), from Latin clāmor (“a shout, cry”), from clāmō (“cry out, complain”). The verb sense "to silence" may have a distinct (unknown) etymology.

  1. derived from clāmor
  2. derived from clamor
  3. inherited from clamour

Definitions

  1. A great outcry or vociferation

    A great outcry or vociferation; loud and continued shouting or exclamation.

    • For when he knew his Rival freed and gone, / He ſwells with Wrath; he makes outrageous Moan: / He frets, he fumes, he ſtares, he ſtamps the Ground; / The hollow Tow'r with Clamours rings around: […]

  2. Any loud and continued noise.

  3. A continued public expression, often of dissatisfaction or discontent

    A continued public expression, often of dissatisfaction or discontent; a popular outcry.

  4. ›+ 5 more definitions

    1. To cry out or demand.

      • Anyone who tastes our food seems to clamor for more.
      • […] the cloth was removed, revealing seriously deformed and ugly feet. Bystanders immediately clamored for the cloth to be put back on, and not only because the feet were ugly – they really stunk, enough to bring tears to your eyes […]

    2. To demand by outcry.

      • Thousands of demonstrators clamoring the government's resignation were literally deafening, yet their cries fell in deaf ears

    3. To become noisy insistently.

      • After a confused murmur the audience soon clamored

    4. To influence by outcry.

      • His many supporters successfully clamor his election without a formal vote

    5. To silence.

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sense glosses and etymology drawn from English Wiktionary · source · CC-BY-SA