"alarm" Definition

Definitions for the word "alarm" from multiple English dictionaries.

1. n.
A summons to arms, as on the approach of an enemy.
Source: The 1913 Webster Unabridged Dictionary, 1913
2. n.
Any sound or information intended to give notice of approaching danger; a warning sound to arouse attention; a warning of danger.
Source: The 1913 Webster Unabridged Dictionary, 1913
3. n.
A sudden attack; disturbance; broil.
Source: The 1913 Webster Unabridged Dictionary, 1913
4. n.
Sudden surprise with fear or terror excited by apprehension of danger; in the military use, commonly, sudden apprehension of being attacked by surprise.
Source: The 1913 Webster Unabridged Dictionary, 1913
5. n.
A mechanical contrivance for awaking persons from sleep, or rousing their attention; an alarum.
Source: The 1913 Webster Unabridged Dictionary, 1913
6. 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.
Source: The 1913 Webster Unabridged Dictionary, 1913
7. v. t.
To keep in excitement; to disturb.
Source: The 1913 Webster Unabridged Dictionary, 1913
8. v. t.
To surprise with apprehension of danger; to fill with anxiety in regard to threatening evil; to excite with sudden fear.
Source: The 1913 Webster Unabridged Dictionary, 1913
9. n.
1 warning of danger etc. 2 a warning sound or device. B = *alarm clock. 3 apprehension (filled with alarm). v. 1 frighten or disturb. 2 warn. alarming adj. Alarmingly adv. [italian all''arme! To arms]
Source: Oxford English Dictionary, 1884

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