clamor
Translation
clamour, uproar, outcry
Examples
She couldn't hear over the clamor of the crowd.
She couldn't hear over the clamour of the crowd.
There was a public clamor for the official's resignation.
There was a public clamour for the official's resignation.
Grammar Patterns
a clamor for ((sth.)) a clamor for reform
the clamor of ((sb./sth.)) the clamor of the crowd
Similar Words
Synonyms: uproar, outcry, protest
Etymology
From Latin 'clamare' (to cry out).
Memory Tips
Imagine people loudly 'claiming' something, which creates a 'clamor'.