clamar

Definitions of clamar
  1. verb
    complain whiningly
    synonyms: gimotear, quejarse
    gimotear
    talk in a tearful manner
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    type of:
    lamentar, lamentarse, quejarse
    express complaints, discontent, displeasure, or unhappiness
  2. verb
    utter in a loud voice; talk in a loud voice (usually denoting characteristic manner of speaking)
    synonyms: vocear, vociferar
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    antonyms:
    cuchichear, murmurar, susurrar
    speak softly; in a low voice
    types:
    aullar, gritar
    utter or declare in a very loud voice
    decir a gritos, gritar, roncar, rugir, vocear, vociferar
    utter words loudly and forcefully
    berrear, rugir, vociferar
    shout loudly and without restraint
    type of:
    decir, hablar
    express in speech
  3. verb
    utter a sudden loud cry
    synonyms: aullar, gritar, llamar, pregonar, vocear, vociferar
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    chillar, gritar
    utter a shrill cry
    gemir, lamentarse, ulular
    emit long loud cries
    chillar, chirriar, graznar
    utter a harsh abrupt scream
    aullar, chillar
    utter shrieks, as of cats
    berrear, chillar, gritar
    make high-pitched, whiney noises
    type of:
    emitir sonidos
    express audibly; utter sounds (not necessarily words)
  4. verb
    speak louder; raise one's voice
    synonyms: alzar la voz
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    type of:
    decir, hablar
    express in speech
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