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Definition of alarmed - Reverso English Dictionary
Adjective
1.
fearfeeling anxious or afraid about potential danger
- She was alarmed by the sudden noise.
2.
securityhaving an alarm system installed
- The building is alarmed for safety.
Expressions with alarmed
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told to someone to reassure them and prevent worry or panic
Don't be alarmed, the noise is just the generator starting up.
situation or thing not causing worry or concern
The noise was nothing to be alarmed about.
Origin of alarmed
Old French, alarme (to arms)
Terms with alarmed included in their meaning
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feeling
become scared or alarmed
shock
causing someone to feel shocked or alarmed
Examples of alarmed in a sentence
The community was alarmed by the increase in crime. The alarmed doors will notify the security team if opened. Our alarmed windows provide extra protection against break-ins.
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- French:alarmé, protégé, ...
- German:beunruhigt, alarmgesichert, ...
- Italian:allarmato, sorvegliato, ...
- Spanish:alarmado, ...
- Portuguese:alarmado, equipado com alarme, ...
- Chinese:惊恐的, 安装报警系统的, ...
- Japanese:驚いた, 警報が設置された, ...
- Arabic:مَذْعُور, مُؤَمَّن, ...
- Hebrew:נִבְהָל, מֻגָּן בַּאֲזָקָה, ...
- Russian:встревоженный, с сигнализацией, ...
- Ukrainian:стривожений, сигналізований, ...
- Hindi:भयभीत, अलार्मयुक्त, ...
Definition of alarm - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
warning devicedevice that signals danger or a need for attention
- She installed a new alarm to enhance home security.
2.
timekeepingclock that wakes a sleeper
- I set my alarm for 7 AM.
3.
safetysound or signal warning of danger
- The alarm sounded when the door was opened.
4.
emotionfeeling of fear or anxiety
- She felt alarm when she heard the news.
Verb
1.
emotioncause someone to feel fear or anxiety
- The news of the storm alarmed the travelers.
2.
safetyfit a device to alert about danger
- They alarmed the house after the burglary.
3.
warningwarn someone about approaching danger
- The guard alarmed the residents about the fire.
Images of alarm
device that signals danger or a need for attention 
clock that wakes a sleeper
Expressions with alarm
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warning signal given by mistake
The fire drill turned out to be a false alarm.
warning sign appears
When he heard the offer, alarm bells rang in his mind.
warning sign appears
When he heard the offer, alarm bells started ringing.
cause concern or warning about something
The report rang an alarm bell about the risks.
to sound a warning signal
The guard rang the alarm when he saw the intruders.
trigger a warning signal
The error in the system set off alarm bells immediately.
regard something with concern or worry
The committee viewed the new policy with alarm.
phone call to wake someone up
The hotel offers an alarm call service for early flights.
bell used to signal an alarm
The fire alarm bell rang loudly.
clock that sounds an alert at a set time
I set my alarm clock for 7 AM.
device that signals an emergency or problem
The alarm system went off during the fire.
device that detects unauthorized entry and deters burglars
The burglar alarm went off when the door opened.
device in a vehicle that alerts to unauthorized actions
The loud car alarm woke everyone in the neighborhood..
loud alert sound that warns people about building fires
We heard the fire alarm and evacuated immediately.
activate the fire alarm system
In case of fire, pull the fire alarm to alert everyone.
alarm clock with a radio function
She set the radio alarm for 6 AM to wake up to music..
device combining radio and alarm clock functions
I set my radio alarm clock to wake me up at 7 AM.
to warn of danger or a problem
When he saw the smoke, he quickly raised the alarm.
stay asleep and not wake up when alarm rings
I slept through the alarm and missed my class.
device that detects smoke and alerts people
The smoke alarm went off during the cooking.
sound or message from a device warning about danger or trouble
The smoke detector sent an alarm signal to the control room.
specific clock setting when an alarm is planned to go off
I changed the alarm time to six thirty for tomorrow morning.
make someone feel worried or scared suddenly
The loud noise caused alarm among the students.
activate a device to alert people to danger
The security system will sound an alarm if triggered.
Origin of alarm
Italian, all'arme (to arms)
Examples of alarm in a sentence
The fire alarm was tested regularly. The alarm went off at the wrong time. He forgot to set the alarm before sleeping. The alarm went off during the fire drill. She set the alarm to wake up early. There was alarm in her eyes as the storm approached.
His voice was filled with alarm during the emergency call. The sudden noise alarmed the children. Her strange behavior alarmed her friends. They decided to alarm the office after the break-in. We need to alarm the garage for extra security. Sirens alarmed shoppers as the storm approached. The ranger alarmed hikers about the rising river.
View all translations of alarm
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- French:alarme, alarmer, ...
- German:Alarm, beunruhigen, ...
- Italian:allarme, allarmare, ...
- Spanish:alarma, alarmar, ...
- Portuguese:alarme, alarmar, ...
- Chinese:警报装置, 使, ...
- Japanese:アラーム, 不安にさせる, ...
- Arabic:إِنْذَار, أَفْزَعَ, ...
- Hebrew:אַזְעָקָה, לְהַפְחִיד, ...
- Russian:сигнализация, тревожить, ...
- Ukrainian:сигналізація, лякати, ...
- Hindi:अलार्म, चिंतित करना, ...
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