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Definition of 'clamor'

Noun

  1. a loud harsh or strident noise
       Synonyms: blare blaring cacophony din
  2. loud and persistent outcry from many people; "he ignored the clamor of the crowd"
       Synonyms: clamoring clamour clamouring hue and cry

Verb

  1. make loud demands; "he clamored for justice and tolerance"
       Synonyms: clamour
  2. utter or proclaim insistently and noisily; "The delegates clamored their disappointment"
       Synonyms: clamour
  3. compel someone to do something by insistent clamoring; "They clamored the mayor into building a new park"


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