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clamour vs shout

shout vs clamour

clamour and shout both are nouns.

clamour and shout both are verbs.

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

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