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- pronunciation:
larm
- parts of speech:
- noun, transitive verb
- features:
- Word Combinations (noun, verb), Word Explorer
| part of speech: |
noun |
| definition 1: |
a sudden apprehension marked by distress or anxiety.
The report of a tornado filled us with alarm.- synonyms:
- apprehension, consternation, dismay, fear, horror, terror, trepidation
- antonyms:
- calmness, composure, tranquillity
- similar words:
- anxiety, discomfort, disquiet, distress, dread, fright, funk, panic, scare
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| definition 2: |
any audible or visible warning, esp. by mechanical, electric, or other means.
Smoke set off the fire alarm.- synonyms:
- signal, siren, tocsin, whistle
- similar words:
- alert, bell, horn, May Day, SOS, warning
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| definition 3: |
the sounding mechanism of an alarm clock or warning device.
The alarm sounded at six o'clock, but he fell back to sleep.- synonyms:
- bell, buzzer, horn, siren, tocsin, whistle
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| related words: |
beacon, clarion, consternation, fear |
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| part of speech: |
transitive verb |
| inflections: |
alarms, alarming, alarmed |
| definition 1: |
to cause sudden anxiety in.
The murderer's escape from prison alarmed the nearby community.The child's violent behavior alarmed his parents.- synonyms:
- frighten, panic, scare, startle
- antonyms:
- assure, calm, reassure, relieve
- similar words:
- appall, distress, disturb, shock, surprise, terrify
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| definition 2: |
to warn of danger.
- synonyms:
- alert, warn
- similar words:
- arouse, caution, frighten, ring, rouse, signal
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| related words: |
agitate, beacon, chill, daunt, dismay, frighten, menace, scare, trouble |
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