vociferation
/vou,sifə'reiʃn/
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The speaker paused as a sudden vociferation erupted from the back of the hall.
Definition
- Noun:
- A loud utterance; a vehement or noisy shout: "Vociferation" refers to the act of crying out loudly, often with strong emotion such as anger, protest, or excitement. It implies a clamorous and forceful vocal expression.
Usage
- "Vociferation" is a formal noun used to describe loud, often disorderly, shouting or crying out by a person or a group. It typically conveys a sense of protest, opposition, or intense emotion. It is not commonly used in everyday casual conversation but appears in literary, descriptive, or formal contexts.
Examples
- The politician's speech was met with vociferation from the opposing party's supporters.
- Amidst the vociferation of the angry crowd, the police struggled to maintain order.
- Her quiet plea for calm was lost in the general vociferation.
Advanced Usage
- "To raise a vociferation": To begin shouting loudly and vehemently.
- The controversial decision caused the assembly to raise a vociferation of dissent.
Variants and Related Words
- Vociferate (verb): To utter or shout loudly and vehemently.
- The protestors began to vociferate their demands.
- Vociferous (adjective): Characterized by or uttered with loud, vehement outcry.
- The debate was followed by vociferous applause from one side.
Synonyms
- Outcry: A strong expression of public disapproval or anger.
- Clamor: A loud and confused noise, especially that of people shouting.
- Uproar: A situation of loud, confused noise, especially one caused by a large mass of people.
Antonyms
- Silence: Complete absence of sound.
- Whisper: Speaking very softly using one's breath without one's vocal cords.
Related Idioms and Phrases
- To no avail against the vociferation: An expression meaning that one's attempts (e.g., to speak or be heard) were useless because of the overwhelming loud shouts.
- He tried to explain, but it was to no avail against the vociferation of the mob.
The speaker paused as a sudden vociferation erupted from the back of the hall.
Noun
- a loud utterance; often in protest or opposition
- the speaker was interrupted by loud cries from the rear of the audience