Definition of "clamor" []

• A loud outcry; a hubbub. (noun)
• A vehement expression of discontent or protest: a clamor in the press for pollution control. (noun)
• A loud sustained noise. See Synonyms at noise. (noun)
• To make a loud sustained noise or outcry. (verb-intransitive)
• To make insistent demands or complaints: clamored for tax reforms. (verb-intransitive)

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• "Unfortunately for Urquhart, the only way to break through the media clamor is to have his most embarrassing gaffe resurrected."
• "Righteous folks should savor this clamor from the foamy-mouthed bile-droolers."
• "AlphaLiberal says: "It's also a hypocrisy that so many of the same people claiming the "pro-life" moniker clamor for more executions by The Government they claim not to trust.""