CLANGOR Synonyms: 76 Similar and Opposite Words

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noun

ˈklaŋ-ər

Definition of clangor

as in noise

loud, confused, and usually inharmonious sound the clangor of pots and pans coming from the kitchen as the cooks threw together an impromptu meal

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as in clash

the loud sound made when metal strikes metal the clangor of a battle in the Middle Ages, as steel hit against steel a thousand times

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Noun

The clangor of the factory bell on the mill’s roof sends a bird into flight, signaling the start of another 10- to 12-hour workday for all four women. — Helen A. Cooper, WSJ, 10 June 2022 Not the clangor of blades, nor a rousing drumbeat and song to keep our hearts aloft. — Jess Grey, Wired, 16 Oct. 2021 In its place is a quiet that can allow us once again to think, communicate, solve problems and look ahead without having to first drown out the clangor. — Brian Stelter, CNN, 25 Nov. 2020 The trio blasted through the scherzo, a quintessential Ivesian clangor that mashes together a whole sheaf of folk tunes and hymns. — Zoë Madonna, BostonGlobe.com, 3 July 2019 Smith got to walk heroically through the throng gathered at Independence Hall, ring the Bell to trigger the great national clangor, and be interviewed for the many stories the government’s war propaganda office set up. — Stephen Fried, Smithsonian, 29 Apr. 2017

Recent Examples of Synonyms for clangor

Noun

But, beyond the noise, is there a short-term, collective crypto community goal rooted in the Congressional process?

— Cleve Mesidor, Forbes.com, 21 July 2026
On the stage barge, seven naked performers climbed on the crane, and a noise band assembled at the bow.

— Lauren Oyler, New Yorker, 20 July 2026

Definition of noise

Noun

The potential path is long and demanding, starting with the visit of Pyunik on Wednesday evening for a first qualifying round clash that will see the winners take on either Northern Ireland’s Glentoran or Latvian side Riga.

— Richard Sutcliffe, New York Times, 21 July 2026
As part of these clashes, Israel twice launched significant air strikes on Iran—the second time ravaging Iran’s air defenses.

— David D. Kirkpatrick, New Yorker, 20 July 2026

Definition of clash

Verb

After his third 3 clanged off the back of the rim midway through the first quarter, Hart pulled his shirt over his mouth.

— Tim Casey, Forbes.com, 22 May 2026
The sequence started with Devin Vassell's mid-range jumper clanging off the back of the rim while three Timberwolves, including 7-foot-1 Rudy Gobert waited in the paint for the rebound.

— Tom Orsborn, San Antonio Express-News, 10 May 2026

Definition of clang

Noun

Lamine Yamal’s young brother earned a roar from the crowd when he was shown on the big screen with his parents.

— Sebastian Stafford-Bloor, New York Times, 20 July 2026
All this in a large, transparent cube, its sliding door almost, but not quite, dimming the roar of the crowd outside.

— Ryan P. C. Trimble, Chicago Tribune, 19 July 2026

Definition of roar

Noun

Leadership disruptions can distract management, rattle employees, concern investors, and create reputational challenges for organizations.

— Edward Segal, Forbes.com, 11 July 2026
The slightest details, or the smallest bits of structure, are what stick out—what can feel like an amorphous ooze of nothingness suddenly snaps into place thanks to a rhythmic rattle or jagged vocal sample.

— Andrew Ryce, Pitchfork, 6 July 2026

Definition of rattle

Verb

Still, Devers got enough barrel on the ball to pull it down the right-field line and clank it off the foul pole, winning free chicken for those in attendance.

— Justice delos Santos, Mercury News, 28 June 2026
The catcher also appeared to be looking for a breaking ball earlier in the second, allowing a fastball to clank off his glove and go to the backstop.

— Levi Weaver, New York Times, 25 June 2026

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