Associations to the word «Clamour»

Wiktionary

CLAMOUR, noun. British and Canadian spelling of clamor
CLAMOUR, verb. British and Canadian spelling of clamor
CLAMOUR, verb. (transitive) (obsolete) To salute loudly.
CLAMOUR, verb. (transitive) (obsolete) To stun with noise.
CLAMOUR, verb. (transitive) (obsolete) To repeat the strokes quickly on (bells) so as to produce a loud clang.

Dictionary definition

CLAMOUR, noun. Loud and persistent outcry from many people; "he ignored the clamor of the crowd".
CLAMOUR, verb. Utter or proclaim insistently and noisily; "The delegates clamored their disappointment".
CLAMOUR, verb. Make loud demands; "he clamored for justice and tolerance".

Wise words

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