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What is another word for Alarm? – 185 Alarm Synonyms

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    Synonyms & Similar Words

    warning alert signal notification notice caution admonition threat intimidation scare fright terror fear apprehension anxiety unease dismay consternation perturbation disturbance commotion uproar clamor outcry warning signal warning bell siren whistle tocsin alertness vigilance watchfulness attentiveness heedfulness cautiousness carefulness prudence circumspection apprehensiveness nervousness tension strain stress uneasiness disquietude inquietude trepidation apprehensiveness

    Meaning of Alarm

    The primary meaning of the word "Alarm" is a warning of danger or a problem.

    Definitions

    • A sudden feeling of fear or anxiety, typically caused by a sense of danger or a problem
    • A device that makes a loud, high-pitched sound to warn people of danger or to signal that something is happening
    • A warning of danger or a problem, typically given by a person or a device

    Etymology of Alarm

    The word "Alarm" comes from the Old French "alarmer", which is derived from "a l'arme", meaning "to arms", and was originally used to describe a call to arms or a warning of attack
    The word has been used in English since the 14th century, initially to describe a military warning or signal, and later to describe a warning or signal in general

    Example Uses

    • The fire alarm went off and everyone had to evacuate the building
    • She felt a sense of alarm when she saw the stranger lurking around her car
    • The alarm on his phone woke him up at 6am every morning
    • The government issued an alarm about the potential threat of a hurricane

    Antonyms & Near Antonyms

    calm calmness serenity tranquility peace peacefulness quiet stillness silence inactivity dormancy stagnation complacency indifference unconcern nonchalance carelessness recklessness thoughtlessness inattention neglect disregard apathy lethargy somnolence torpor numbness insensibility

    Related Nouns

    warning signal notification notice caution admonition threat intimidation scare fright terror fear anxiety unease dismay consternation perturbation disturbance commotion uproar clamor outcry siren whistle tocsin bell alert watch vigil lookout sentinel guardian protector defense security safeguard

    Related Verbs

    warn alert signal notify notice caution admonish threaten intimidate scare frighten terrify alarm disturb perturb commove upset disquiet inquiet trepidate apprehend anticipate expect foresee predict prevent protect defend guard watch vigil look out

    Related Adjectives

    alarming warning cautionary admonitory threatening intimidating scary frightening terrifying disturbing perturbing upsetting disquieting inquieting apprehensive anticipatory expectant foresighted predictive preventive protective defensive guardian watchful vigilant careful cautious prudent circumspect attentive heedful nervous tense strained stressed uneasy disquieted inquieted trepid apprehensive