vociferation
Example Sentences
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Far away, almost inaudible, the harsh bark of the sentinel baboon; close at hand, oppressive in its vociferation, the shrill chirrup of crickets.
From The Fire Trumpet A Romance of the Cape Frontier by Bertram Mitford
But suddenly that death-like lull in nature’s animation and unrest was abruptly broken, and an uproarious vociferation dispelled the voiceless peace.
From The Strollers by Harrison Fisher
He could hear voices behind—at the inn—a chorus of rough voices in loud vociferation.
From The White Gauntlet by Mayne Reid
They have long shown a most observable preference for those meetings, by whomsoever conducted, where there is most noise and vociferation, most to strike on the senses, and least to afford instruction.
From Thoughts on the Religious Instruction of the Negroes of this Country by William Swan Plumer
After much vociferation we both ended by appealing to the future, that enlightened and upright judge who always, alas! arrives too late.
From The Recollections of Alexis de Tocqueville by Alexis de Tocqueville
