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Grammar : Noun
Spell : voh-sif-uh-rey-shuh n
Phonetic Transcription : voʊˌsɪf əˈreɪ ʃən



Definition of vociferation

Origin :
  • c.1400, from Latin vociferationem, noun of action from vociferari (see vociferous).
  • noun extreme loudness
Example sentences :
  • But the demon of vociferation was in her, and the next moment she was off again.
  • Extract from : « Howards End » by E. M. Forster
  • It was a lively scene, with more than enough of bustle and swearing and vociferation.
  • Extract from : « The Scapegoat » by Hall Caine
  • The whole town is a scene of vociferation, disputation, and fighting.
  • Extract from : « Chambers's Edinburgh Journal, No. 451 » by Various
  • To their ears at present came a vociferation of names and a rattle of wheels.
  • Extract from : « The Real Thing and Other Tales » by Henry James
  • All they could do was to voice their disappointment—and they did that, one may be sure, with vociferation.
  • Extract from : « Ruth Fielding At College » by Alice B. Emerson
  • In such a case as this which of us would not have broken the walls with vociferation?
  • Extract from : « Plutarch's Morals » by Plutarch
  • There will be shouting, vociferation, and not a little abuse.
  • Extract from : « Uruguay » by W. H. Koebel
  • There was plenty of vociferation, but not one single burst of eloquence.
  • Extract from : « Wild Wales » by George Borrow
  • From the very dignity of her nature, you know there will be no vociferation.
  • Extract from : « New Tabernacle Sermons » by Thomas De Witt Talmage
  • We followed the vociferation, and came to the place; and lo!
  • Extract from : « The Delights of Wisdom Pertaining to Conjugial Love » by Emanuel Swedenborg

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