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clamor

/ˈklæm.ə/ /ˈklæm.ɚ/

Meanings
noun
A great outcry or vociferation; loud and continued shouting or exclamation.

Examples :

"The clamor from the children at the playground made it hard to hear my phone conversation. "
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Related Words

Illustration successfully

successfully adverb

/səkˈsɛsfəli/

In a successful manner; with success; without failing.

"He successfully climbed the mountain."

Illustration insistently

insistently adverb

/ɪnˈsɪstəntli/ /ɪnˈsɪstənli/

In an insistent manner; pressingly.

"The little girl insistedently asked her mother for a cookie. "

Illustration discontent

discontent noun

/ˌdɪskənˈtɛnt/

Dissatisfaction.

"The student's discontent with the course material was evident in her low grades. "

Illustration conversation

conversation noun

/ˌkɒn.vəˈseɪ.ʃən/ /ˌkɑn.vəɹˈseɪ.ʃən/

Expression and exchange of individual ideas through talking with other people; also, a set instance or occasion of such talking.

"During their lunch break, the coworkers had a conversation about the new project. "

Illustration continued

continued verb

/kənˈtɪnjuːd/

To proceed with (doing an activity); to prolong (an activity).

"Do you want me to continue to unload these?"

Illustration dissatisfaction

dissatisfaction noun

/dɪsˌsætɪsˈfækʃən/

Unhappiness or discontent

"My dissatisfaction with the school's new lunch menu was clear in my grumpy sighs. "

Illustration expression

expression noun

/ɪkˈspɹɛʃ.ən/

The action of expressing thoughts, ideas, feelings, etc.

"My sister's joyful expression showed how happy she was about the good news. "

Illustration exclamation

exclamation noun

/ˌɛkskləˈmeɪʃ(ə)n/

A loud calling or crying out, for example as in surprise, pain, grief, joy, anger, etc.

"His exclamation of "Wow!" showed his surprise at the unexpected gift. "

Illustration playground

playground noun

/ˈpleɪɡɹaʊnd/

(outdoors) A large open space for children to play on, usually having dedicated play equipment (such as swings and slides).

"The school's playground was a favorite spot for the children after their classes. "

Illustration influence

influence noun

/ˈɪn.flu.əns/

The power to affect, control or manipulate something or someone; the ability to change the development of fluctuating things such as conduct, thoughts or decisions.

"I have absolutely no influence over him."

Illustration supporters

supporters noun

/səˈpɔːrtərz/ /səˈpɔːtəz/

A person who gives support to someone or something.

"The candidate thanked her supporters for their hard work during the campaign. "

Illustration shouting

shouting verb

/ˈʃaʊtɪŋ/

To utter a sudden and loud cry, as in joy, triumph, exultation or anger, or to attract attention, to animate others, etc.

"The children shouted with joy when they saw the ice cream truck. "