Clamor Definition & Meaning
clamor
- noun
- a loud harsh or strident noise
- loud and persistent outcry from many people; "he ignored the clamor of the crowd"
- verb
- make loud demands; "he clamored for justice and tolerance"
- utter or proclaim insistently and noisily; "The delegates clamored their disappointment"
- compel someone to do something by insistent clamoring; "They clamored the mayor into building a new park"
"Clamor" in song lyrics
See how clamor is used in real songs:
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"It's a long journey -- the oasis is all in the clamor"
Blackalicious f/ Latyrx — Deep in the Jungle -
"could never hang with the words, that ever caused the clamor"
X-Clan — Verbal Milk
Words that rhyme with clamor
Usage tips for "clamor"
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- What does clamor mean?
- a loud harsh or strident noise loud and persistent outcry from many people; "he ignored the clamor of the crowd" make loud demands; "he clamored for justice and tolerance" utter or proclaim insistently and noisily; "The delegates clamored their disappointment" compel someone to do something by insistent clamoring; "They clamored the mayor into building a new park"
- What part of speech is clamor?
- Clamor is a noun and a verb.
- How many definitions does clamor have?
- Clamor has 5 definitions across 2 parts of speech (noun, verb).