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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Recent Examples of clangor

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

Beyond its own career, Television became a key inspiration for Sonic Youth and Geese, which shared Television’s downtown panache and coils of guitar noise.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 8 Nov. 2026
In my experience, degraded fluid can sometimes cause clutch chatter, vibration, or a humming noise.

— John Paul Senior Manager Public Affairs And Traffic Safety Aaa Northeast, Hartford Courant, 7 Nov. 2026

Definition of noise

Noun

Ahead of Leo’s arrival in Argentina, the first by a pope in nearly 40 years, Milei’s officials had dismissed the prospect of a political clash.

— Isabel Debre, Los Angeles Times, 9 Nov. 2026
That has to leave a bad taste in their mouth entering this week’s clash.

— Scott Chasen, Kansas City Star, 8 Nov. 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

As the verdict came down, ending what had been seen as one of South America’s most stable presidencies, a roar rose from the crowd packed into the plaza outside Congress.

— Isabel Debre, Los Angeles Times, 6 Nov. 2026
Echoes from the excited roar still rumbled through the arena.

— Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 3 Nov. 2026

Definition of roar

Noun

His favorite technique was to take a fold-up chair in the woods, get in a blowdown, rattle antlers during the rut, and wait for a trophy buck to come along.

— Colin Moore, Outdoor Life, 15 Oct. 2026
Her first hit item was a baby rattle shaped like a chicken drumstick that was sold wrapped in cellophane, much like a meat-counter purchase.

— Leigh-Ann Jackson, Los Angeles Times, 6 Oct. 2026

Definition of rattle

Verb

Could having consecutive flyouts clank off a catwalk breathe new life into a listless lineup?

— Chandler Rome, New York Times, 13 Sep. 2026
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

Definition of clank

Noun

The $120 whole chicken sparked plenty of online chatter, though the $65 half-chicken is substantial enough for a party of four.

— Jenn Harris, Los Angeles Times, 29 Oct. 2026
There has been chatter about teams tanking to avoid being elevated to the Open Division.

— Chris Hays, The Orlando Sentinel, 29 Oct. 2026

Definition of chatter

Noun

While a classic ring of evergreens will never go out of style, there’s no shortage of modern takes on traditional winter foliage that will earn you points for both holiday spirit and good taste.

— Mina Dragani, Architectural Digest, 12 Nov. 2026
Marnûkh also knows that Sauron’s inability to forge that ring has something to do with the pure Elven rings crafted without his involvement.

— Keith Phipps, Vulture, 11 Nov. 2026

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