clamouring

Thân thiện

The crowd was clamouring for the concert to begin.

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.

Học thuật

Noun

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

Từ đồng nghĩa

• clamor
• clamoring
• clamour
• hue and cry