clamour
clamour is a polysyllabic word with 2 syllables. Using the Knuth-Liang algorithm, we calculated the hyphenation for the word you’ve entered. However, this hyphenation has not been verified against authoritative sources and may be approximate. This is because the algorithm relies on pre-defined patterns that may not cover all exceptions, contextual variations, or irregular spellings. We are working to verify hyphenations against trusted sources to ensure greater accuracy. For now, clamour is hyphenated as:
Definitions ofclamour
- A great outcry or vociferation; loud and continued shouting or exclamation.
- Any loud and continued noise.
- A continued public expression, often of dissatisfaction or discontent; a popular outcry.
- To cry out and/or demand.
Example: "Anyone who tastes our food seems to clamor for more."
- To demand by outcry.
Example: "Thousands of demonstrators clamoring the government's resignation were literally deafening, yet their cries fell in deaf ears"
- To become noisy insistently.
Example: "After a confused murmur the audience soon clamored"
- To influence by outcry.
Example: "His many supporters successfully clamor his election without a formal vote"
- To silence.
- To salute loudly.
- To stun with noise.
- To repeat the strokes quickly on (bells) so as to produce a loud clang.
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