CEFR B1

clamor

noun, verb

Meaning

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.

Synonyms: noise, uproar, din, hubbub

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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."

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