clamor vs cry

clamor and cry both are nouns.

clamor and cry both are verbs.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
clamor	Yes	No	Yes	No
cry	Yes	No	Yes	No

As nouns, cry is a hypernym of clamor; that is, cry is a word with a broader meaning than clamor:

clamor: loud and persistent outcry from many people
cry: a loud utterance; often in protest or opposition

Other hypernyms of clamor include call, outcry, shout, vociferation, yell.

clamor (noun)	cry (noun)
loud and persistent outcry from many people	a loud utterance; often in protest or opposition
a loud harsh or strident noise	a fit of weeping
	a slogan used to rally support for a cause
	a loud utterance of emotion (especially when inarticulate)
	the characteristic utterance of an animal

clamor (verb)	cry (verb)
utter or proclaim insistently and noisily	shed tears because of sadness, rage, or pain
make loud demands	bring into a particular state by crying
compel someone to do something by insistent clamoring	utter a sudden loud cry
	proclaim or announce in public
	utter a characteristic sound
	utter aloud; often with surprise, horror, or joy
	demand immediate action

Difference between clamor and cry

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