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Meaning of clamour

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

clamour

Pronunciation:/ˈklæm.ə//ˈklæm.ɚ/

noun

Definitions

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

  2. Any loud and continued noise.

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

verb

Definitions

  1. To cry out and/or demand.

    Example: Anyone who tastes our food seems to clamor for more.

  2. To demand by outcry.

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

  3. To become noisy insistently.

    Example: After a confused murmur the audience soon clamored

  4. To influence by outcry.

    Example: His many supporters successfully clamor his election without a formal vote

verb

Definitions

  1. To salute loudly.

  2. To stun with noise.

  3. To repeat the strokes quickly on (bells) so as to produce a loud clang.