clamor

Synonyms

contention contentiousness squabble tumult hubbub noise uproar outcry obloquy

Antonyms

silence acquiescence reticence

Clam"or, n. Etym: [OF. clamour, clamur, F. clameur, fr. L. clamor, fr. clamare to cry out. See Claim.] 1. A great outcry or vociferation; loud and continued shouting or exclamation. Shak. 2. Any loud and continued noise. Addison. 3. A continued expression of dissatisfaction or discontent; a popular outcry. Macaulay. Syn. -- Outcry; exclamation; noise; uproar. Clam"or, v. t. [imp. & p. p. Clamored; p. pr. & vb. n. Clamoring.] 1. To salute loudly. [R.] The people with a shout Rifted the air, clamoring their god with praise. Milton . 2. To stun with noise. [R.] Bacon. 3. To utter loudly or repeatedly; to shout. Clamored their piteous prayer incessantly. Longfellow. To clamor bells, to repeat the strokes quickly so as to produce a loud clang. Bp. Warbur Clam"or, v. i. Defn: To utter loud sounds or outcries; to vociferate; to complain; to make importunate demands. The obscure bird Clamored the livelong night. Shak.

clamor - Similar Words

clamour claymore clamorer clamourer clamorous clam calambour glamour clangor clamper