clamor
Definitions
A loud, confused noise made by many people; a vehement public outcry.
喧嚣；嘈杂声；强烈的公众呼声
To shout or demand something loudly and persistently.
吵嚷；大声而执着地要求
Root Breakdown
Root-derivedFrom Latin clāmor, 'a shout' (clam, the unstressed form of the root + -or). Unlike the prefixed claim words, clamor is the raw collective noise itself — many voices shouting at once (a clamor of protest), or the act of demanding loudly (clamor for change). American spelling clamor; British clamour.
Root claim still carries 24 more wordsUsage Guide
Spelling: clamor (American) vs clamour (British). Most common as the verb pattern 'clamor for + noun' (clamor for reform) or 'clamor to + verb' (clamored to be heard).
Example Sentences
- 1.
The clamor of the crowd grew louder as the team scored.
- 2.
Voters are clamoring for lower taxes.
- 3.
There was a public clamor for the minister to resign.