clamouring
Definition
Noun: A loud, insistent, and continuous outcry or demand from a group of people. It implies a noisy, urgent, and often demanding expression of public opinion or protest.
Usage
The noun "clamouring" (also spelled "clamoring" in American English) is used to describe a situation where many people are making a loud, persistent, and often chaotic noise, typically to express a strong demand, complaint, or protest. It suggests a collective, vocal pressure.
Examples
- The clamouring of the protesters outside the parliament could be heard from blocks away.
- The government finally responded to the public's clamouring for tax reform.
- Amidst the clamouring for his attention, the speaker struggled to be heard.
Advanced Usage
- "A clamouring for": This common collocation specifies the object of the demand.
- There was a constant clamouring for more transparency from the company's leadership.
Variants and Related Words
- Clamour (UK) / Clamor (US) (verb): To make a loud, persistent noise or outcry.
- The audience clamoured for an encore.
- Clamour (UK) / Clamor (US) (noun): Synonymous with "clamouring," meaning a loud and persistent outcry.
- The clamour of the city streets was overwhelming.
- Clamorous (adjective): Characterized by a loud and confused noise.
- The meeting was long and clamorous.
Synonyms
- Uproar: A state of loud, confused noise, especially from a crowd of people.
- Outcry: A strong expression of public disapproval or anger.
- Hubbub: A chaotic situation with a lot of noise, especially from many voices.
- Din: A prolonged, loud, and unpleasant noise.
Related Phrases
- To clamour for something: To demand something loudly and insistently.
- Reporters clamoured for a statement from the minister.
Noun
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loud and persistent outcry from many people
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he ignored the clamor of the crowd
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