clamors
Raises a ruckus
Clamors is the plural of clamor—loud, insistent demands or outcries, often from a crowd: The clamors of the protesters grew louder.
As a verb, clamors means to demand noisily or urgently: The public clamors for change, He clamors for attention.
The word suggests persistent, vocal pressure rather than quiet request.
Sustained unpleasant noise
- racketUproar, scam, or paddle
- cacophonyHarsh, clashing sounds
- roarLoud, deep animal cry
- thunderStorm's acoustic aftermath
blare · pandemonium · hubbub · ruckus · tumult · commotion · uproar · bedlam
Public display of opinion
- outcryLoud public protest
- dissentDisagreement with authority
- grievanceFormal claim of unfairness
- marchRhythmic group walk
civil disobedience · chant · slogan · movement · activism · picketing · rally · resistance
din
Sustained unpleasant noise
thunder · blare · pandemonium · hubbub · ruckus · tumult · commotion · uproar · bedlam · hullabaloo
demonstration
Public display of opinion
march · civil disobedience · chant · slogan · movement · activism · picketing · rally · resistance · boycott
insistence
Unyielding demand for something
appeal · petition · call · pressure · agitation · importunity · exigency · urging · pressing · lobbying
shout
Loud vocal outburst
roar · wail · scream · shriek · cry · holler · exclamation · vociferation · screech · bawl