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clamour
/ ˈæə /
noun
- a loud persistent outcry, as from a large number of people
- a vehement expression of collective feeling or outrage
a clamour against higher prices
- a loud and persistent noise
the clamour of traffic
verb
- intr; often foll by for or against to make a loud noise or outcry; make a public demand
they clamoured for attention
- tr to move, influence, or force by outcry
the people clamoured him out of office
Derived Forms
- ˈǰdzܲ, adjective
- ˈǰdzܲness, noun
- ˈǰdzܲly, adverb
- ˈdzܰ, noun
51Թ History and Origins
Origin of clamour1
Example Sentences
But they have grown into something much wider: a clamour for democracy in a country sliding further into authoritarianism.
Mark Francois, the Conservative MP for Rayleigh and Wickford, told the Commons: "Despite what senior county councillors are telling ministers, there is absolutely no clamour in Essex for devolution, in fact quite the reverse."
Fans have been clamouring for Arsenal to sign an attacker in January and the calls have gained volume since Saka's injury.
Fans have been clamouring for more from the plasticine pair for years.
Part of the series which fans have been clamouring to see return is the Chao Garden - a much-loved virtual pet synonymous with Sonic Adventure.
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