alarm
noun
/əˈlɑ(rə)m/
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/əˈlɑɹm/
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/əˈlɑːm/
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- A summons to arms, as on the approach of an enemy.
- Any sound or information intended to give notice of approaching danger; a warning sound to arouse attention; a warning of danger.
- Sudden surprise with fear or terror excited by apprehension of danger; in the military use, commonly, sudden apprehension of being attacked by surprise.
- An instance of an alarm ringing, beeping or clanging, to give a noise signal at a certain time.
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alarma
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- A mechanical device for awaking people, or rousing their attention.
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despertador
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alarm
verb
/əˈlɑ(rə)m/
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/əˈlɑɹm/
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- (transitive) To call to arms for defense.
- (transitive) To give (someone) notice of approaching danger or necessary action; to rouse to vigilance; to put on the alert.
- (transitive, of a device) To produce a warning of approaching danger or necessary action; to emit a signal intended to rouse a recipient to vigilance or put them on the alert.
- (transitive) To surprise with apprehension of danger; to fill with anxiety in regard to threatening evil; to excite with sudden fear.
- (transitive) To keep in excitement; to disturb.
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alarmar
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alarming
adjective
/əˈlɑɹm.ɪŋ/
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- Causing apprehension, fear or alarm; frightening.
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alarmant
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