Clamor — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

noun verb /ˈkla-mər/ clam·or

Meaning & Definition of Clamor

Clamor (noun)

  1. noisy shouting
  2. a loud continuous noise
  3. insistent public expression (as of support or protest)

Clamor (verb)

  1. to make a din
  2. to become loudly insistent
  3. to utter or proclaim insistently and noisily
  4. silence

Clamor (noun) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. a violent shouting

    "a clamor arose from the crowd as the prisoner was brought forward"

    similar: howl, hubbub, hue and cry, hullabaloo, noise, outcry, roar, tumult, uproar, vociferation
    related: clangor, din, jangle, racket, cri de coeur, outburst, protest
    near: mumble, mumbling, murmur, murmuring, rumble, rumbling

  2. loud, confused, and usually inharmonious sound

    "the clamor of a dozen people practicing the trumpet at once"

    similar: babel, blare, bluster, bowwow, brawl, bruit (archaic), cacophony, chatter, clangor, decibel(s), din, discordance, katzenjammer, noise, racket, rattle, roar
    related: discord, dissonance, commotion, furor, hubbub, hullabaloo, hurly-burly, rumpus, tumult, uproar, clatter, jangle, bang, blast, boom, clap, crack, crash
    opposite: quiet, silence, silentness, still, stillness
    near: calm, hush, lull, quietude, serenity, tranquility

Related Entry: Clamor (for) (verb)

Clamor (for) is a different word from Clamor. The synonyms below are for clamor (for), not for clamor.

  1. to ask for (something) earnestly or with authority

    "a dozen customers clamoring for service all at once"

    similar: call (for), claim, command, demand, enjoin, exact, insist (on), press (for), quest, stipulate (for)
    related: ask, plead (for), request, want, cry (for), necessitate, need, require, take, warrant, requisition, impose, badger, dun, harass, hound
    near: give up, relinquish, surrender, yield

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Clamor

The most common words with a similar meaning to Clamor:

Archaic: bruit
howl, hubbub, hue and cry, hullabaloo, noise, outcry, roar, tumult, uproar, vociferation, babel, blare, bluster, bowwow, brawl, cacophony, chatter, clangor, decibel(s), din, discordance, katzenjammer, racket, rattle

Antonyms & Opposite Words for Clamor

Words with the opposite meaning of Clamor:

quiet, silence, silentness, still, stillness

Related Words for Clamor

jangle, cri de coeur, outburst, protest, discord, dissonance, commotion, furor, hurly-burly, rumpus, clatter, bang, blast, boom, clap, crack, crash

Near Antonyms of Clamor

mumble, mumbling, murmur, murmuring, rumble, rumbling, calm, hush, lull, quietude, serenity, tranquility

Word Forms of Clamor

Inflections: clamored, clamoring, clamors

Origin & Etymology of Clamor

Middle English, from Anglo-French clamour, from Latin clamor, from clamare to cry out claim

First known use: 14th century

Vocabulary Lists & Topics for Clamor

Frequently Asked Questions about Clamor

What does "Clamor" mean?

"Clamor" means noisy shouting. As an a noun and a verb, it is defined as: noisy shouting. It has 2 distinct senses.

What is another word for "Clamor"?

Other words for "Clamor" include howl, hubbub, hue and cry, hullabaloo, noise, outcry, roar and tumult. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Clamor" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Clamor"?

There are 42 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Clamor". Common alternatives include howl, hubbub, hue and cry, hullabaloo, noise, outcry, roar, tumult, uproar and vociferation.

What is the opposite of "Clamor"?

Antonyms of "Clamor" include quiet, silence, silentness, still and stillness. Near antonyms include mumble, mumbling, murmur and murmuring.

How do you use "Clamor" in a sentence?

Examples of "Clamor" in a sentence: "a clamor arose from the crowd as the prisoner was brought forward"; "the clamor of a dozen people practicing the trumpet at once".

Is "Clamor" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Clamor" can be used as a noun and a verb, depending on the context.

Is "Clamor" useful for IELTS, TOEFL, and other English exams?

As a C2-level word, "Clamor" is typical of Cambridge C2 Proficiency (CPE), IELTS band 8.5–9.0, TOEFL iBT 114–120, PTE Academic 85–90. Advanced words like this are also useful for the GRE, SAT, GMAT, and LSAT.

How do you pronounce "Clamor"?

"Clamor" is pronounced /ˈkla-mər/ and divided into syllables as clam·or.