verb🔗ShareTo call to arms for defense"The town crier alarmed the villagers when he announced the approaching invaders. "militarywaractionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTo give (someone) notice of approaching danger"The teacher alarming the students about the fire drill kept everyone calm. "disasterwarenvironmentactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTo rouse to vigilance and action; to put on the alert."The news of the upcoming storm alarmed the community, prompting residents to prepare for the worst. "actionconditionsituationChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTo surprise with apprehension of danger; to fill with anxiety in regard to threatening evil; to excite with sudden fear."The sudden drop in her grades alarmed her parents. "emotionmindsensationChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTo keep in excitement; to disturb."The loud thunder alarms the dog, causing him to bark and hide. "sensationmindemotionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjective🔗ShareCausing apprehension, fear or alarm; frightening"The sudden, loud noise was alarming, making everyone jump. "emotionmindChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
