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alarm

The word “alarm” has 2 syllables: a-larm

It's pronounced as /əˈlɑrm/

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In the thesaurus, “alarm” has 213 synonyms and 70 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for alarm along with examples of usage in sentences.

Synonyms for alarm

Antonyms for alarm

Meanings of alarm

  • noun
    1. A summons to arms, as on the approach of an enemy.
    2. Any sound or information intended to give notice of approaching danger; a warning sound to arouse attention; a warning of danger.
    3. A sudden attack; disturbance.
    4. Sudden surprise with fear or terror excited by apprehension of danger; in the military use, commonly, sudden apprehension of being attacked by surprise.
    5. A mechanical device for awaking people, or rousing their attention.
    6. An instance of an alarm ringing, beeping or clanging, to give a noise signal at a certain time.
  • verb
    1. To call to arms for defense.
    2. To give (someone) notice of approaching danger.
    3. To rouse to vigilance and action; to put on the alert.
    4. To surprise with apprehension of danger; to fill with anxiety in regard to threatening evil; to excite with sudden fear.
    5. To keep in excitement; to disturb.

Example Sentences

  • The fire alarm went off in the middle of the night.
  • She set her alarm for six in the morning.
  • His sudden shout caused alarm among the guests.
  • The smoke triggered the building’s alarm system.
  • The news spread quickly and created public alarm.

On this page you'll find 283 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to alarm, such as: Mayday, SOS, abash, admonishment, admonition, advice, affright.

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