vociferation

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Three sons whom churlishness bears to impatience: trembling, niggardliness, vociferation.

From The Triads of Ireland by Meyer, Kuno

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 Mitford, Bertram

It might be noted, however, that this kind, called Homo politicus, had so little sense that nobody cared to hear them, so that their success in vociferation amounted to nothing.

From The Arena Volume 18, No. 92, July, 1897 by Various

Scarcely had I closed my eyes in balmy sleep, when I heard the unwelcome vociferation, "Pass the word for Lieutenant Shipp; pass the word for Mr. Shipp; send Mr. Shipp to me."

From Memoirs of the Extraordinary Military Career of John Shipp Late a Lieut. in His Majesty's 87th Regiment by Shipp, John

Standing at the open door, he supported Arnold’s cause with singular warmth and vociferation.

From The Woodlands Orchids by Boyle, Frederick