Details of word ALARM

Definition of alarm

n. - A summons to arms, as on the approach of an enemy.
n. - Any sound or information intended to give notice of approaching danger; a warning sound to arouse attention; a warning of danger.
n. - A sudden attack; disturbance; broil.
n. - Sudden surprise with fear or terror excited by apprehension of danger; in the military use, commonly, sudden apprehension of being attacked by surprise.
n. - A mechanical contrivance for awaking persons from sleep, or rousing their attention; an alarum.
v. t. - To call to arms for defense; to give notice to (any one) of approaching danger; to rouse to vigilance and action; to put on the alert.
v. t. - To keep in excitement; to disturb.
v. t. - To surprise with apprehension of danger; to fill with anxiety in regard to threatening evil; to excite with sudden fear.

Word "alarm" contains 5 letters : A A L M R

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