alarming

/ə.ˈlɑːm.ɪŋ/ · verb

Meaning

To call to arms for defense
To give (someone) notice of approaching danger
To rouse to vigilance and action; to put on the alert.
To surprise with apprehension of danger; to fill with anxiety in regard to threatening evil; to excite with sudden fear.
To keep in excitement; to disturb.
Causing apprehension, fear or alarm; frightening

Etymology / origin

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Related words

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Sources

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