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clamor vs compel

compel vs clamor

clamor is a noun but compel is not a noun.

clamor and compel both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
clamor Yes No Yes No
compel No No Yes No
As verbs, compel is a hypernym of clamor; that is, compel is a word with a broader meaning than clamor:
  • clamor: compel someone to do something by insistent clamoring
  • compel: force somebody to do something
Other hypernyms of clamor include obligate, oblige.
clamor (noun) compel (noun)
loud and persistent outcry from many people
a loud harsh or strident noise
clamor (verb) compel (verb)
utter or proclaim insistently and noisily force somebody to do something
make loud demands necessitate or exact
compel someone to do something by insistent clamoring
Difference between clamor and compel

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