clamor

n 1: a loud harsh or strident noise [syn: {blare}, {blaring}, {cacophony},

{din}]

2: loud and persistent outcry from many people; "he ignored the

clamor of the crowd" [syn: {clamoring}, {clamour}, {clamouring},

{hue and cry}]

v 1: make loud demands; "he clamored for justice and tolerance"

[syn: {clamour}]

2: utter or proclaim insistently and noisily; "The delegates

clamored their disappointment" [syn: {clamour}]

3: compel someone to do something by insistent clamoring; "They

clamored the mayor into building a new park"