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.

Synonyms for clamor

uproar
din
outcry
racket
commotion

Antonyms

silence
quiet

Often confused with clamor

clamor vs clamber

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Related words

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