alarm
/əˈlɑːm/noun
Any sound or information intended to give notice of approaching danger; a warning sound to arouse attention; a warning of danger.
Example sentence
- “The clock radio is a friendlier version of the cold alarm by the bedside.”
Related words
uneaseTrouble; misery; a feeling of disquiet or concern.horrorAn intense distressing emotion of fear or repugnance.apprehensionAnticipation, especially of unfavorable things such as dread or fear or the prospect of something unpleasant in the future.frightA state of terror excited by the sudden appearance of danger; sudden and violent fear, usually of short duration; a sudden alarm.distressPhysical or emotional discomfort, suffering, or alarm, particularly of a more acute nature.terrorIntense dread, fright, or fear.