alarm
B1Frequent NGSL-3UK /əˈlɑːm/US /əˈlɑːrm/
Meaning
noun
a loud noise or a signal that warns people of danger or of a problem
“She decided to sound the alarm (= warn people that the situation was dangerous).”
verb
to make somebody anxious or afraid
“I can only guess that they don't want to alarm the public yet.”
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“that is kind of amazing and alarming.”
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