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a·larm·ing
 alarming
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- pronunciation:
lar
mIng
- features:
- Word Combinations (adjective)
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adjective |
| definition: |
causing alarm or fright.
An alarming number of thefts occurred in the neighborhood last month.It was alarming to hear of the strong possibility of an epidemic breaking out.- similar words:
- dire, portentous, serious, tremendous
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| related words: |
dread |
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| derivation: |
alarmingly (adv.) |
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