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clamor

clam·or [ klámmər ]


intransitive verb  (past and past participle clam·ored, present participle clam·or·ing, 3rd person present singular clam·ors)
Definition:
 
1. demand noisily: to demand something noisily or desperately

2. shout loudly: to shout at the same time as other people, and make a lot of noise



noun  (plural clam·ors)
Definition:
 
1. persistent demand: a persistent demand for something, made in an excited or angry way

2. loud noise: a loud noise, especially one made by people shouting together

[14th century. Via French< Latin clamor-< clamare "to call"]

clam·or·er noun
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