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Meaning
Noun
●
A
summons
to arms
, as on the approach of an enemy.
●
Any
sound
or information
intended
to
give notice
of
approaching
danger
; a
warning
sound
to
arouse
attention
; a
warning
of
danger
.
●
A
sudden
attack
; disturbance.
●
In Fear:
Sudden
surprise
with
fear
or
terror
excited
by
apprehension
of
danger
; in the
military
use,
commonly
,
sudden
apprehension
of being
attacked
by
surprise
.
●
A
mechanical
device
for
awaking
people, or
rousing
their attention.
●
An
instance
of an
alarm
ringing
,
beeping
or
clanging
, to give a
noise
signal
at a certain time.
Verb
●
To
call to arms
for defense
●
To give (someone)
notice
of
approaching
danger
●
To
rouse
to
vigilance
and
action
; to
put on
the alert.
●
To
surprise
with
apprehension
of
danger
; to
fill
with
anxiety
in regard to
threatening
evil
; to
excite
with
sudden
fear.
●
To
keep in
excitement
; to disturb.
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Origin
alarm
English
alarme
Middle English (1100-1500)
Sourced from
Etym
Synonyms
Alarum
Startle
Chime
Affray
Frighten
Apprehension
Related
Warning
Beep
Alerts
Signal
Detector
Buzzer
Doorbell
Sensor
Notification
Scare
Warn
Trigger
Timer
Siren
Interrupt
Device
Fire
Notify
Inconvenience
Sirens
Intruder
Thermostat
Shock
Sound
Clock
Inform
Disturb
Remind
Enrage
Emergency
Ambulance
Incident
Switch
Deafen
Beeping
Spook
Annoy
Call
Jolt
Ignition
Alerting
Elevator
Immobiliser
Caution
Detection
Smoke Detector
Air Conditioner
Amber Alert
Air Raid Siren
More
Rhymes
Barm
Marm
Yarm
Farm
Harm
Tharm
Alarm
Unarm
Charm
Becharm
Encharm
Outcharm
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