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clamour vs outcry

outcry vs clamour

clamour and outcry both are nouns.

clamour and outcry both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
clamour Yes No Yes No
outcry Yes No Yes No
As nouns, outcry is a hypernym of clamour; that is, outcry is a word with a broader meaning than clamour:
  • clamour: loud and persistent outcry from many people
  • outcry: a loud utterance; often in protest or opposition
Other hypernyms of clamour include call, cry, shout, vociferation, yell.
clamour (noun) outcry (noun)
loud and persistent outcry from many people a loud utterance; often in protest or opposition
clamour (verb) outcry (verb)
utter or proclaim insistently and noisily utter aloud; often with surprise, horror, or joy
make loud demands shout louder than
Difference between clamour and outcry

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