Synonyms for

Alarm

Verb / ʌˈlɑ:rm / Another word for alarm — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Alarm means a warning sound or signal that alerts us of danger or an emergency.

Synonyms & similar words

alarmsystem alert alarmclock dismay warningsignal alarum warningdevice appall horrify consternation appal alert warning siren signal beacon horn buzz chime bell klaxon tocsin flare whistle call notification summons

Synonyms by register

Formal

apprehension concern dread foreboding

Informal

jitters nerves panic freak out

Literary

trepidation consternation perturbation

Antonyms

calm peace tranquility serenity reassurance composure quiet

Common collocations

  • fire alarm
  • alarm clock
  • alarm bells
  • raise the alarm
  • sound the alarm
  • alarm system
  • sense of alarm
  • false alarm

Word family

noun alarm
verb alarm
adjective alarming

Usage note

While 'alarm' can refer to a device, it most commonly refers to a feeling of fear or anxiety caused by a perceived danger. Be mindful of the context to distinguish between the two meanings.

Example sentences

  1. I set my alarm for 6 AM so I can wake up early for school.
  2. The fire alarm went off in the building and everyone had to evacuate.
  3. The car alarm scared away the burglar.
  4. The alarm clock is ringing, it's time to wake up!
  5. The security alarm alerted the police about the break-in.

Quotes

  • I have a simple philosophy: Fill what's empty. Empty what's full. Scratch where it itches. - Alice Roosevelt Longworth
  • Don't wait for the alarm clock to wake you up, wake up before the alarm clock.
  • If opportunity doesn't knock, build a door. - Milton Berle

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