CEFR B2

alarum

noun

Meaning

A sudden state of alarm or fear, or a warning sound that signals danger.

Examples

The unexpected noise caused an alarum among the sleeping villagers.
The church bells were rung as an alarum against the approaching enemy.

Synonyms: alarm, warning, fright, panic

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alarum (B2)

noun

Pronunciation: /əˈlɑːrəm/

Definition

A sudden state of alarm or fear, or a warning sound that signals danger.

Examples

The unexpected noise caused an alarum among the sleeping villagers.
The church bells were rung as an alarum against the approaching enemy.

How to Use alarum

raise an alarum (collocation): To create or signal a state of alarm or warning. — "The author's book was meant to raise an alarum about the dangers of unchecked technology."
sound an alarum (collocation): To make a sound that signals danger or calls for action. — "The town crier would sound an alarum when invaders were spotted."

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