clamour
Translation
clamor, uproar, outcry
Examples
The clamour of the crowd was deafening.
The clamor of the crowd was deafening.
There was a public clamour for his resignation.
There was a public clamor for his resignation.
Grammar Patterns
((a clamor of sth.)) a loud noise, especially of people shouting The clamor of the crowd was deafening.
((a clamor for sth.)) a strong public demand for something There was a public clamor for his resignation.
Similar Words
Synonyms: uproar, noise, outcry; Antonyms: silence, quiet
Etymology
From Latin 'clamare' meaning 'to cry out'.
Memory Tips
Imagine a crowd of people all 'claiming' something at once, creating a loud clamor.