Clamor

Noun

Definition: A loud and continuous noise or uproar, typically produced by a group of people.

Synonyms: Noise, Racket, Uproar

Antonyms: Silence, Quiet

Examples:
  • The clamor of construction machinery filled the air.
  • The protesters raised a clamor outside the government building.
Mnemonics:
  • Imagine a crowd shouting loudly creating a clamor.
  • Clamor rhymes with "hammer," which produces loud noise.

Verb

Definition: Shout or protest loudly and insistently.

Synonyms: Shout, Protest, Complain

Antonyms: Be quiet, Remain silent

Examples:
  • The students clamored for their rights to be heard.
  • He clamored about the unfair treatment he received.
Mnemonics:
  • Picture someone shouting and making a lot of noise to clamor for attention.

Etymology:

Origin:

Late Middle English (in the sense 'a shout, outcry'): from Old French clamour, from Latin clamor, from clamare 'cry out'.

Historical Usage:

The word "clamor" has been in use since the late Middle English period and originally meant a shout or outcry. It has since evolved to refer to a loud noise or uproar.

Related Idioms:

Idiom:

"Make a clamor"

Explanation:

To make a loud noise or uproar, often associated with protest or demand for attention.

Misconceptions:

Misconception:

Confusing "clamor" with "clamour."

Explanation:

"Clamour" is the British English spelling of the word, while "clamor" is the American English spelling. Although the spelling is different, they both refer to the same meaning.

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