alarm

[uh-lahrm] / əˈlɑrm /

NOUN

feeling of sudden fear

Synonyms

STRONGEST

anxiety apprehension consternation dismay dread horror nervousness panic scare tension terror trepidation unease uneasiness

STRONG

distress fright strain stress

WEAK

cold feet

Antonyms

STRONGEST

assurance calm calmness collectedness composure confidence contentment ease encouragement happiness peace tranquility

STRONG

health

WEAK

quietness repose security

NOUN

warning, signaling device

Synonyms

STRONGEST

alert buzzer caution cry signal warning whistle

STRONG

Mayday SOS bell blast call clock drum flap flash forewarning gong horn nod scramble scream shout sign siren squeal tip tocsin trumpet wink yell

WEAK

high sign tip off

Antonyms

WEAK

assurance calmness composure confidence peace quietness repose security

VERB

upset

Synonyms

STRONGEST

amaze astonish daunt dismay frighten scare startle surprise terrify unnerve

STRONG

chill distress panic spook

WEAK

give a turn make jump scare silly scare stiff scare to death

Antonyms

STRONGEST

calm comfort encourage expect

WEAK

assure gladden reassure repose soothe

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Trade groups are raising alarms about aggressive immigration enforcement hurting businesses in the region.

From The Wall Street Journal

This raised alarm bells and Kitching's mother went to the Liverpool address given to them, only to discover it was a letter call office.

From BBC

The firm has changed the alarm's settings as the reactor is safe to operate.

From Barron's

Howe admitted he has got to arrest an alarming slide that has left Newcastle mired in the bottom half of the table.

From Barron's

According to his CV, he holds patents for several medical devices, including a "brain-based sleep alarm system" and a "brain-controlled wheelchair".

From Barron's

alarm

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