clamor vs oblige
oblige vs clamorclamor is a noun but oblige is not a noun.
clamor and oblige both are verbs.
| Word | Noun | Adjective | Verb | Adverb |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| clamor | Yes | No | Yes | No |
| oblige | No | No | Yes | No |
As verbs,
oblige is a hypernym of
clamor; that is, oblige is a
word with a broader meaning than clamor:
- clamor: compel someone to do something by insistent clamoring
- oblige: force somebody to do something
| clamor (noun) | oblige (noun) |
|---|---|
| loud and persistent outcry from many people | |
| a loud harsh or strident noise |
| clamor (verb) | oblige (verb) |
|---|---|
| utter or proclaim insistently and noisily | bind by an obligation; cause to be indebted |
| make loud demands | provide a service or favor for someone |
| compel someone to do something by insistent clamoring | force somebody to do something |
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