Alarm Synonyms and Antonyms

ə-lärm
Anything that gives a warning
(Noun)
Synonyms:
  1. bell
  2. siren
  3. horn
  4. signal
  5. tocsin
  6. buzzer
  7. beeper
  8. call
  9. alarm-clock
  10. burglar-alarm
  11. fire-alarm
  12. fire bell
  13. foghorn
  14. gong
  15. whistle
  16. drum
  17. trumpet
  18. distress signal
  19. sos
  20. mayday
  21. red-light
  22. hoot
  23. blast
  24. shout
  25. alarm-bell
  26. call to arms
  27. summons to arms
  28. warning sound
  29. sound of trumpet
  30. beat of drum
  31. war cry
  32. hue-and-cry
  33. danger-signal
  34. signal of distress
  35. cry
  36. squeal
  37. yell
  38. scream
  39. air-raid-siren
  40. panic-button
  41. escape button
  42. chicken switch
Apprehension of danger
(Noun)
Synonyms:
  1. fear
  2. dread
  3. fright
  4. trepidation
  5. apprehension
  6. dismay
  7. fearfulness
  8. horror
  9. panic
  10. terror
  11. consternation
  12. affright
  13. awe
  14. consternationtrepidation
  15. disturbance
  16. alarm-clock
  17. funk
  18. misgiving
  19. peril
  20. petrification
  21. scare
  22. signal
  23. cold feet
  24. sos
  25. horrification
  26. threat
  27. tocsin
  28. warning
  29. wonder
Antonyms:
  1. repose
  2. quietness
  3. security
  4. peace
  5. assurance
  6. confidence
  7. calmness
  8. composure
To notify (someone) of imminent danger or risk
(Verb)
Synonyms:
  1. warn
  2. admonish
  3. alert
  4. caution
  5. forewarn
A device that signals the occurrence of some undesirable event
(Noun)
Synonyms:
  1. warning device
  2. alarm-system
To fill with alarm or anxious concern.
(Verb)
Synonyms:
  1. frighten
Sudden fear or concern caused by the realization of danger or an impending setback.
(Noun)
Synonyms:
  1. fear
Synonyms:
(Adjective)
  1. alarming
  2. fearful
  3. frightful

Words Related to Alarm

Related words are words that are directly connected to each other through their meaning, even if they are not synonyms or antonyms. This connection may be general or specific, or the words may appear frequently together.

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  2. alarms
  3. bbs-tek
  4. intruder
  5. intercom

Alarm Sentence Examples

  • I kept thinking I could hear an alarm clock.

  • Betsy said, alarm in her voice.

  • Dusty tossed his phone on the nightstand and set the alarm clock.

  • In the distance, an alarm sounded.

  • Wednesday morning dawned with air so crisp Dean was awake before the alarm, awake to a knock down gorgeous day, "one of the ten best" prattled a cheery voice on the kitchen table radio.

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