3 entries under this word

Clamor

Clām'or, n.

noun

n. [Lat. clāmor, from clāmāre, to cry out; Fr. clameur, O. Fr. clamour, clameour, clamur, clamor, Pr. clamor.]

A great outcry or vociferation; loud and continued shouting or exclamation. “Senseless clamors and tumultuous cries.” Addison.
Any loud and continued noise. “Loud Arno’s boisterous clamors.” Addison.

Syn.—Outcry; exclamation; noise; uproar.

Clām'or, v. t.

verbtransitive

v. t. [imp. & p. p. CLAMORED; p. pr. & vb. n. CLAMORING.] 1. To approach or salute with noise. The people with a shout Rifted the air, clamoring their god with praise. Milton. 2. To stun with noise. Bacon. To clamor-bells, to multiply the strokes, so as to produce a loud clang. Warburton.

Clām'or, v. i.

verbintransitive

v. i. To utter loud sounds or outcries; to vociferate; to complain; to make importunate demands. Shak.