vociferation

Example Sentences

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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 Fisher, Harrison

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

The congregation still laughed, and the preacher, in the warmth of his zeal, redoubled his vociferation and action.

From Illustrative Anecdotes of the Animal Kingdom by Goodrich, Samuel G. (Samuel Griswold)

The rest of the crew sprang from the grass, and followed the example set them by their comrade, roaring out the pledge until the woods rang with their vociferation.

From Horse-Shoe Robinson A Tale of the Tory Ascendency by Kennedy, John Pendleton

He could hear voices behind—at the inn—a chorus of rough voices in loud vociferation.

From The White Gauntlet by Reid, Mayne