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clamor

/ˈklæm.ə/
Meanings
  • Noun

    A loud and disturbing noise or commotion.

    - "The clamor of the crowd was deafening."
    - "The fire alarm caused a great clamor in the building."
Pronunciation
  1. /ˈklæm.ɚ/



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Synonyms

outcry , tumult , din
Rhymes
Words rhyming with clamor
alarm , calm , psalm , swarm , alarm , calamity , psalm , swarm
Homophones
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  1. Clamour (fr) : Noise, uproar

  2. Clamour (fr) : Claim

Variants
List of all variants of clamor that leads to same result
clamor , clamors , clamored , clamoring , clamour
Etymology
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Old French clamour, from clamer to shout, cry out.

Trivia
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  1. The word 'clamor' comes from the Old French word 'clamour', which means 'to shout' or 'cry out'.

  2. In medieval Europe, the town crier was responsible for making announcements and creating a 'clamor' to gather the townspeople.

  3. The term 'clamor for attention' refers to making a loud and persistent demand for notice or recognition.

Related Concepts
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  1. Noise: A sound that is unpleasant or disruptive to the ear.

  2. Uproar: A loud and disorderly commotion or disturbance.

Culture
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In literature, clamor is often used to describe a loud and chaotic scene, such as a battle or a riot. In music, it can refer to a loud and disruptive sound, such as a cacophony or a clash of cymbals.

How to Memorize "clamor"

  1. visualize

    - Imagine a large crowd making a loud and disruptive noise.
    - Visualize the sound waves created by the clamor.
    - Think about the feeling of being surrounded by a loud and chaotic scene.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word 'clamor' with the sound of a crowd or a loud noise.
    - Think of the word 'disruption' when you see or hear the word 'clamor'.
    - Remember that clamor is often used to describe a chaotic or disorderly scene.

  3. mnemonics

    - Use the acronym C-L-A-M-O-R to remember the meaning: Chaotic, Loud, Annoying, Massive, Overpowering, Raucous.

🧠 Bonus Tips

To help you remember the word 'clamor', follow these practical tricks with steps:

1. Imagine a Clam's Sound: The word 'clamor' sounds similar to the loud, clattering noise a group of clams make when they are agitated or disturbed. Imagine a bunch of clams making a loud ruckus every time you think of this word.

2. Associate with a Word that Rhymes: A word that rhymes with 'clamor' is 'flamor'. 'Flamor' may not be a real word, but you can use it as a mnemonic device. Imagine a flaming 'flamor' causing a commotion, which is what 'clamor' means.

3. Break it Down: Break the word 'clamor' into smaller parts. The root word is 'clam', which refers to a type of mollusk. Adding '-or' to the end of a word usually creates a noun that refers to a person or thing that does the action of the root word. So, 'clamor' refers to the loud noise that a group of clams might make.

4. Use it in a Sentence: One of the best ways to remember a new word is to use it in a sentence. Try writing a few sentences that use the word 'clamor'. For example: 'The clamor of the crowd grew louder as the game went into overtime.'

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