100 Examples of sentences containing the verb "clam"

Definition

Clam (verb): To clam means to be silent or to refuse to speak, often in a way that suggests withholding information or feelings. It can also refer to the act of being reticent or uncommunicative, particularly when one is expected to share or engage in conversation.

Synonyms

• Silence
• Mute
• Hush
• Shut up
• Hold one's tongue
• Keep quiet
• Withhold
• Retain

Antonyms

• Speak
• Communicate
• Share
• Express
• Disclose
• Reveal

Examples

1. After the argument, he chose to clam up instead of discussing the issue further.
2. She would often clam when asked about her past experiences.
3. During the meeting, he decided to clam rather than share his opinions.
4. When confronted with the question, she simply clam and avoided eye contact.
5. They could sense that he was about to clam again, so they changed the topic.
6. The child began to clam when asked to explain his actions.
7. In times of stress, some people tend to clam rather than open up.
8. He tried to speak, but his nerves made him clam instead.
9. When it came to his feelings, he would often clam and keep them bottled up.
10. The investigation caused many witnesses to clam for fear of repercussions.
11. His tendency to clam made it difficult for others to understand him.
12. Rather than discussing their plans, they chose to clam in front of others.
13. She could feel the pressure to clam when the topic turned controversial.
14. He usually didn't clam, but that day he felt unusually shy.
15. During the interview, she started to clam when tough questions were asked.
16. He would often clam during group discussions, preferring to listen instead.
17. The secrets made her clam up, as she didn't want to betray anyone.
18. When asked about his opinion, he decided to clam and let others speak.
19. She felt the need to clam before revealing her true thoughts.
20. At the party, he chose to clam rather than join in on the conversation.
21. The unexpected news caused him to clam and reflect silently.
22. Instead of arguing, she decided to clam and let it go.
23. When it was time for questions, he began to clam again.
24. The pressure of the situation made him clam when he needed to speak.
25. She would often clam during family gatherings, feeling out of place.
26. He tended to clam up in front of authority figures.
27. Rather than share her thoughts, she preferred to clam and observe.
28. The moment he sensed conflict, he would clam and withdraw.
29. She chose to clam during the debate, feeling overwhelmed.
30. In a room full of strangers, he often found it easy to clam.
31. The emotional weight made her clam instead of articulating her feelings.
32. The detective noticed that the suspect began to clam when pressed for details.
33. When faced with difficult questions, he would often clam instead of respond.
34. During class discussions, she would occasionally clam when called on.
35. The fear of judgment made him clam when it was time to share.
36. After hearing the rumor, she decided to clam and not spread it further.
37. He typically didn't clam, but today felt different.
38. When asked about her plans, she chose to clam and keep it private.
39. The sensitive topic caused her to clam for the rest of the evening.
40. He would often clam when it came to discussing his personal life.
41. In moments of vulnerability, she tended to clam instead of sharing.
42. The spotlight made him clam, even though he had much to say.
43. When the discussion turned serious, he began to clam and withdraw.
44. She felt pressure to clam when everyone else was opinionated.
45. The unexpected question made him clam and rethink his response.
46. Instead of engaging, he would often just clam and listen.
47. The awkward silence made her clam even more than usual.
48. He couldn't help but clam when his friends pressed him for details.
49. During the sensitive conversation, she chose to clam rather than upset anyone.
50. The group discussion was lively, but he chose to clam.
51. When faced with criticism, he would often clam instead of defending himself.
52. The pressure of the moment made her clam when she had an idea.
53. She tried to speak up, but ended up clam at the last minute.
54. The nature of the topic caused him to clam unexpectedly.
55. He noticed that people tend to clam when they feel judged.
56. After the meeting, he often chose to clam instead of share his thoughts.
57. She felt the urge to clam when the conversation turned to politics.
58. When asked about his feelings, he would typically clam.
59. The pressure to perform made her clam when it was her turn.
60. He preferred to clam rather than risk saying something wrong.
61. The group dynamic changed when he decided to clam.
62. Instead of contributing, she would often clam and observe.
63. The seriousness of the topic made him clam more than usual.
64. She took a deep breath before choosing to clam instead of argue.
65. The unexpected question made her clam and rethink everything.
66. He had a habit of clam when he felt uncomfortable.
67. The emotional burden caused her to clam when others expected her to speak.
68. Rather than engage in the debate, he preferred to clam.
69. When it was time to share, he felt the urge to clam.
70. The atmosphere made her clam when she wanted to express herself.
71. Instead of offering her thoughts, she decided to clam.
72. The pressure of the crowd caused him to clam and hesitate.
73. During the brainstorming session, he chose to clam rather than contribute.
74. The sensitive nature of the topic made her clam immediately.
75. When asked about his opinion, he felt the need to clam.
76. The more he thought about it, the more he felt inclined to clam.
77. She could sense that he was about to clam up again.
78. The group was lively, but he decided to clam instead.
79. The weight of expectation made him clam when it was his turn.
80. Instead of speaking up, she would often simply clam.
81. The unexpected news made her clam and reflect on her choices.
82. He tended to clam when faced with challenging topics.
83. The conflict made her clam instead of expressing her feelings.
84. In a room full of opinions, he chose to clam.
85. The pressure of the interview made her clam when it was time to respond.
86. He felt it was better to clam than risk saying something inappropriate.
87. The awkward moment made everyone clam up.
88. During the discussion, he began to clam as the topic grew sensitive.
89. She often chose to clam when she didn't want to be part of the conversation.
90. The unexpected question made him clam and reconsider his answer.
91. She felt a wave of anxiety that made her clam.
92. Instead of engaging, he opted to clam and observe.
93. The group dynamic shifted when he decided to clam.
94. The serious nature of the conversation caused her to clam.
95. He would typically clam during uncomfortable situations.
96. When pressed for details, she chose to clam rather than elaborate.
97. The conversation became tense, leading him to clam up.
98. She felt the need to clam when the discussion turned personal.
99. The unexpected challenge made him clam instead of rise to the occasion.
100. He realized that sometimes it was easier to clam than to speak.