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clamor
clamor against someone or something
to raise a great outcry against someone or something. The protestors clamored against the mayor. The citizens clamored against the new taxes.
clamor for someone or something
to raise a great outcry for someone or something. Everyone was clamoring for Mark. They just loved him. The children were clamoring for ice cream.