clamor meaning and definition

CLAMOR noun

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

CLAMOR verb

Definition of clamor (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"