alarms

a-larms · noun

imported

Definitions

noun

  1. 1.

    Warning devices or signals.

  2. 2.

    Feelings of fear or anxiety.

  3. 3.

    Frightens or causes concern.

Phrases & expressions

  • •
    raise alarms — To cause concern or worry.
  • •
    false alarms — Unnecessary warnings.

Related words

See also: alarm, alarmed, alert
Synonyms: alerts, sirens, warnings

Etymology

Plural of alarm and third person singular present tense, from Italian all'arme ("to arms").