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outcry vs clamor

clamor vs outcry

outcry and clamor both are nouns.

outcry and clamor both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
outcry Yes No Yes No
clamor Yes No Yes No
As nouns, clamor is a hyponym of outcry; that is, clamor is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than outcry:
  • outcry: a loud utterance; often in protest or opposition
  • clamor: loud and persistent outcry from many people
Other hyponyms of outcry include bellow, bellowing, holla, holler, hollering, hollo, holloa, roar, roaring, yowl, blue murder, catcall, clamoring, clamour, clamouring, hue and cry, halloo, hoot, hosanna, noise, scream, screaming, screech, screeching, shriek, shrieking, whoop, battle cry, rallying cry, war cry, war whoop, shouting, yelling, yodel, bird, boo, Bronx cheer, hiss, hoot, raspberry, razz, razzing, snort.
outcry (noun) clamor (noun)
a loud utterance; often in protest or opposition loud and persistent outcry from many people
a loud harsh or strident noise
outcry (verb) clamor (verb)
utter aloud; often with surprise, horror, or joy utter or proclaim insistently and noisily
shout louder than make loud demands
compel someone to do something by insistent clamoring
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