Definition

1. Noun:
   • A loud, continuous, and insistent outcry or demand from a group of people: A clamoring is a noisy, urgent, and often collective expression of protest, demand, or excitement.

Usage

• The noun "clamoring" is used to describe a persistent, loud, and often chaotic noise made by many people voicing their opinions, demands, or reactions simultaneously. It implies a sense of urgency and volume.

Examples

• Noun:
  • The clamoring of the protesters outside the building could be heard for blocks.
  • There was a public clamoring for the government to take immediate action on the crisis.
  • He tried to speak, but his voice was lost in the general clamoring.

Advanced Usage

• "to be lost in the clamoring": to have one's voice or message drowned out by the louder, collective noise of a group.

  • Her sensible suggestions were lost in the clamoring for more radical solutions.

• "a clamoring for attention": a persistent and noisy demand to be noticed or heard.

  • In the age of social media, there is a constant clamoring for attention.

Variants and Related Words

• Clamor (noun/verb): The base form. As a noun, it is synonymous with "clamoring." As a verb, it means to make a loud, sustained noise or to demand something loudly.

  • The crowd began to clamor for the mayor's resignation.

• Clamorous (adjective): Making a loud and confused noise.

  • The meeting was disrupted by a clamorous minority.

Synonyms

• Uproar: A state of loud, confused noise, especially one caused by a large mass of people.
• Outcry: A strong expression of public disapproval or anger.
• Hubbub: A chaotic situation with loud noise, especially from many voices.

Related Phrases

• To raise a clamor: To instigate or begin a loud protest or outcry.
  • The controversial decision raised a clamor from the opposition party.

Noun

1. loud and persistent outcry from many people
   • he ignored the clamor of the crowd