as in frightened
filled with fear or dread
the Mohawks were the trapper's friends, so he was not the least bit alarmed at the sight of the band of Mohawk hunters
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also alarumed
1
as in scared
to strike with fear
I don't want to alarm you, but I think you should know there's a bear on your back porch
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2
as in disturbed
to trouble the mind of; to make uneasy
alarmed at the skyrocketing cost of home heating fuel
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Recent Examples of alarmed
Bridget Fogarty, jsonline.com, 1 Apr. 2026
Understandably, some gamers may be skeptical or even alarmed, given the ethical issues and legal battles surrounding generative AI.
—Michael Kan, PC Magazine, 31 Mar. 2026
Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 28 Mar. 2026
These developments have alarmed some at DOT.
—Jesse Coburn, ProPublica, 24 Mar. 2026
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Adjective
Monty said the messages alarmed and confused her.
—Bridget Fogarty, jsonline.com, 1 Apr. 2026
Understandably, some gamers may be skeptical or even alarmed, given the ethical issues and legal battles surrounding generative AI.
—Michael Kan, PC Magazine, 31 Mar. 2026
Verb
Unsurpringly, this has alarmed some in the Pentagon who are now scrambling to find ways to increase production or find ways to replenish stock.
—Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 28 Mar. 2026
These developments have alarmed some at DOT.
—Jesse Coburn, ProPublica, 24 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for alarmed
Adjective
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Soapy Water Stink bugs tend to drop when frightened, so fill a cup with soapy water and hold it under the stink bug.—
Arricca Elin SanSone,
Southern Living,
10 Apr. 2026
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Their height and heft frightened and thrilled spectators, earning dinosaurs a permanent place in the public imagination, Coules said.—
Scottie Andrew,
CNN Money,
5 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Scared of monsters under the bed, scared to go to school, scared of everything — that was sweet, gentle Juliet.—
Joseph Hudak,
Rolling Stone,
7 Apr. 2026
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Bossche says the encounter with the rattler hasn't scared her off the trails for good.—
Jasmine Viel,
CBS News,
4 Apr. 2026
Verb
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On the other hand, upright Acrocarpous-type mosses are more likely to be disturbed by foot traffic, but their growth habit gives them plenty of visual appeal.—
Lauren Landers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
9 Apr. 2026
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The deputy checked the vehicle but found nothing had been disturbed or stolen.—
Silas Morgan,
The Orlando Sentinel,
8 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Don’t be afraid to wear your heart on your sleeve.—
Tarot.com,
New York Daily News,
8 Apr. 2026
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Is the economy struggling, with layoffs and wary investors afraid to lend?—
Alex Mayyasi,
NPR,
7 Apr. 2026
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Residents of Tehran, the Iranian capital, say they are exhausted by the bombs that have battered their city on a daily basis and terrified of the security checkpoints that have popped up looking for spies.—
Alexander Smith,
NBC news,
28 Mar. 2026
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If the trend continues this Saturday, Republicans should be terrified.—
Philip Elliott,
Time,
24 Mar. 2026
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Child care was something that his parents had worried about after arriving from the Dominican Republic.—
Molly Fischer,
New Yorker,
10 Apr. 2026
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Lawyers for police officers reported numerous calls from clients worried their personnel and medical records were exposed, raising the prospect of more costly litigation.—
Richard Winton,
Los Angeles Times,
10 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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This little bird was a horrified little lump that just kept falling over his feet.—
Emma Forgione,
Vulture,
31 Mar. 2026
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The horrified fisherman ran out to the street to hail the Mascotte police chief, who was directing traffic in front of a nearby elementary school.—
Martin E. Comas,
The Orlando Sentinel,
26 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Kevin Uribe, another employee, said the sound of the collapse initially startled him.—
Ivan Taylor,
CBS News,
2 Apr. 2026
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Littrell walked up to the man, who appeared to be startled by the singer's presence.—
Lauryn Overhultz,
FOXNews.com,
2 Apr. 2026
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“Alarmed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/alarmed. Accessed 13 Apr. 2026.
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