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clamor

/ˈklæm.ə/noun

A loud, ongoing noise of many voices shouting or demanding something.

Example sentences

  • A clamor rose from the crowd when the gates finally opened.
  • The mayor could not ignore the growing clamor for cleaner streets.

British spelling is 'clamour'. Often a verb with 'for': crowds clamor for change.

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