Clamors

/ˈklæm.ərz/ noun

Definition

Plural of clamor; loud and persistent demands, complaints, or noises.

Etymology

From Latin 'clamor' via Old French, this can be either a plural noun (multiple instances of clamoring) or a present-tense third-person singular verb form.

Kelly Says

In journalism, you'll see 'clamors for action' used almost formulaically, but the metaphor is powerful—it treats public demand like an irresistible force of sound that must eventually be heard.

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