clamor

Meanings

1. 1
   noun

   loud and persistent outcry from many people

   I ignored the clamor of the crowd.

2. 2
   noun

   a loud harsh or strident noise

   The clamor in the market could be heard from the bridge.

3. 3
   verb

   to make loud demands

   We clamored for justice and tolerance.

4. 4
   noun

   A great outcry or vociferation; loud and continued shouting or exclamation.

   For when he knew his Rival freed and gone, / He ſwells with Wrath; he makes outrageous Moan: / He frets, he fumes, he ſtares, he ſtamps the Ground; / The hollow Tow'r with Clamours rings around: […]

Recorded in English since c. 1385, as Middle English clamour, from Old French clamor (modern clameur), from Latin clāmor (“a shout, cry”), from clāmō (“cry out, complain”). The verb sense "to silence" may have a distinct (unknown) etymology.

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