clamor (B1)

noun, verb

Pronunciation: /ˈklæmər/

Definition

A loud and confusing noise, especially one caused by a large group of people.

Examples

• The clamor of the marketplace was deafening.

• Despite the clamor, she remained calm.

• There was a clamor for reform from the citizens.

How to Use clamor

clamor for (prepositional phrase)

To demand something loudly and insistently. — "The public clamored for action on climate change."

Synonyms of clamor

Words with a similar meaning to clamor:

• noise
• uproar
• din
• hubbub

Antonyms of clamor

Words with the opposite meaning to clamor:

• silence
• quiet

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