Alarm

Word ALARM
Character 5
Hyphenation a larm
Pronunciations /əˈlɑːm/

Definitions and meanings of "Alarm"

What do we mean by alarm?

Sudden fear or concern caused by the realization of danger or an impending setback. synonym: fear. noun

A warning of existing or approaching danger. noun

A device that is used to warn of danger by means of a sound or signal. noun

The sounding mechanism of an alarm clock. noun

A call to arms. noun

To fill with alarm or anxious concern. synonym: frighten. transitive verb

To give warning to. transitive verb

To equip with or protect by an alarm. transitive verb

To call to arms for defense; give notice of danger to; rouse to vigilance and exertions for safety: as, alarm the watch.

To surprise with apprehension of danger; disturb with sudden fear; fill with anxiety by the prospect of evil.

To give an alarm.

A summons to arms, as on the approach of an enemy; hence, any sound, outcry, or information intended to give notice of approaching danger. noun

A hostile attack; a tumult; a broil; a disturbance. noun

A sudden fear or painful suspense excited by an apprehension of danger; apprehension; fright: as, there is nothing in his illness to cause alarm. noun

A warning sound; a signal for attention; an urgent call, summons, or notification. noun

A self-acting contrivance of any kind used to call attention, rouse from sleep, warn of danger, etc. noun

Alarm, Apprehension, Fright, Terror, Dismay, Consternation, Panic, affright, agitation, flutter, perturbation. These words all express degrees of fear in view of possible or certain, perhaps imminent, danger. noun

Apprehension is the lowest degree of fear; the mind takes hold of the idea of danger, and without alarm considers the best way of meeting it. noun

Alarm is the next stage; by derivation it is the alarum or summons to arms. The feelings are agitated in view of sudden or just-discovered danger to one's self or others. Generally its effect upon the mind is like that of apprehension; it energizes rather than overpowers the mental faculties. noun

Fright, terror, and dismay are higher and perhaps equal degrees of fear; their difference is in kind and in effect. 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.

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.

The alarm describes a freaky asian girl's orgasm. When she continuously wails that high pitch, the sound resembles an alarm hence the name alarm. Urban Dictionary

Someone who is clearly homosexual and in denial. Urban Dictionary

An Alarm is a morning routine comprised of the following steps: 1) Take a rip from a Juul 2) Without exhaling, take a rip from a bong 3) Still without exhaling, shotgun a beer 4) Exhale and enjoy! The term is derived from the Alarm’s ability to wake the subject up from the sleeplike state of sobriety. Urban Dictionary

An audible alert to wake you up in the morning. Urban Dictionary

The alarmer often faces embarresment when they set their car alarm off by accient, or worse, their house alarm. If they don't (or can't) turn it off quickly you are driven to insanity as it wont STOP RINGING. AAHHHH. The problem with alarmers is that they have led the rest of the general public to believe that if they hear an alarm, that it was an alarmer causing it, so they will ignore it. If there is a valid reason for the alarm to go off, the person who set it off, will get away. Urban Dictionary

9:00 pm when a girl needs to take her birth control pill Urban Dictionary

(V)- setting the alarm at a certain time. Urban Dictionary

Afraid or mindful of something that you've already mentioned Urban Dictionary

Someone who freaks out easily when things happen Urban Dictionary

An alarmer is someone who has an alarm that has gone off accidentally. Like a car-alarm or a house alarm. An alarmer who hasn't switched off their alarm is the worst kind. This is when the alarm just stays on continuously and you have to go somewhere else before it drives you crazy. Urban Dictionary

Synonyms and Antonyms for Alarm

The word "alarm" in example sentences

Surely adding to their alarm is the realization that the nuclear imbalance, troubling enough already, will only grow in the coming years. ❋ Unknown (2006)

Most areas, only the Alarm security people arrive if the alarm is activated. ❋ Unknown (1919)

As in a mirror Lady Russell's journal reflects what she calls the alarm in the Whig camp at the rumour of the intended resignation of the Derby ❋ Unknown (1887)

At one point, a magical 'alarm' is placed on the word 'Voldemort' (which is forbidden to be said), knowing that only Harry or his friends will say it. ❋ Unknown (2007)

But don't -- "she added in alarm," don't if it hurts you. ❋ Unknown (2010)

It takes creativity and flexibility because you never know when the fire alarm is going to sound and put an end to the really great lesson you put together. ❋ Jenifer Fox (2010)

Women for Afghan Women are watching in alarm as American support for the war wanes, and the group isreluctantly calling for an increase in troops. ❋ Unknown (2009)

If the handset and locator become separated beyond a pre-defined distance -- the wireless halo referred to in the company name -- an alarm is sounded on both. ❋ Unknown (2010)

Identifying the miscreants behind a rock Scruggs squeaked in alarm: "Police aren't even doing anything!" ❋ Giles Richards (2010)

According to the considerable discussion of inflation on the Web, my alarm is misguided. ❋ Unknown (2010)

The tin alarm-clock on the table ticked on, but Martin Eden, his face buried on his arms, did not hear it. ❋ Unknown (2010)

Therefore, understanding how your brain became so vigilant and wary, and so easily hijacked by alarm, is the first step toward gaining more control over that ancient circuitry. ❋ Ph.D. Rick Hanson (2010)

Today, reading about his upcoming gala performance, that alarm is rapidly turning to panic. ❋ Unknown (2009)

In this economy with increasing crime rates, a home alarm is a must have. ❋ Unknown (2009)

Judge Witberg backed away in alarm before the menacing fists of the other. ❋ Unknown (2010)

I was fuckin this [asian] chick and i thought [the fire] alarm [went off]. ❋ Jeffr (2008)

[Scott] is a [total] alarm and he doesn't [know it]. ❋ Scott (2005)

Yo, I [set] the Alarm for [5 minutes], [esketit] ❋ GucciMitch (2018)

He set Alarm to wake him up for work. Plural: He [set 2] [larms] to wake his [tired ass] up. ❋ Green31 (2014)

"Oh god, it's another [ruddy] alarmer. Learn how to use the little button [you idiot]" "Oh not another ruddy alarmer" "[What if] it's someone breaking in" "Don't be an idiot" ❋ Slim Jim 3:16 (2005)

[Hey] [Emily], [guess what]? Alarm! ❋ Nicole77 (2007)

[Im] alarming for [10] o [clock]. ❋ Amita (2007)

You can come into my [arms] [it's okay] don't be alarmed [come in] to me! ❋ Digao (2009)

Jack: Fuck dude, some guy is banging your girlfriend! [Jethro]: [Sheit], she's just grapling [with my cousin], you big ole alarmer! Why don't you get over here and have a munch of my cock cheese ❋ Jade Lotus (2005)

[Wonder] when that [alarm] will stop going-off like that!! oh, looks like it will be soon, I think that's the alarmer [coming over]. ❋ Professor Of New English (2005)

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