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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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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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
Caelyn Pender, Mercury News, 11 Mar. 2026
And as the market has grown, scientists and public health advocates have become increasingly alarmed that young men who participate in sports betting may be at a heightened risk of negative physical and mental health consequences.
—Claire Cameron, Scientific American, 11 Mar. 2026
Annie Blay-Tettey, Allure, 5 Mar. 2026
Rinehart’s comments alarmed some AP journalists.
—Max Tani, semafor.com, 4 Mar. 2026
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Adjective
The incident, captured on video that has been circulating on social media, alarmed members of the local Jewish community, with some describing it as part of a rising number of antisemitic incidents in recent years.
—Caelyn Pender, Mercury News, 11 Mar. 2026
And as the market has grown, scientists and public health advocates have become increasingly alarmed that young men who participate in sports betting may be at a heightened risk of negative physical and mental health consequences.
—Claire Cameron, Scientific American, 11 Mar. 2026
Verb
But though an -itis can sound intense, there’s still no reason to be alarmed (or, again, to rub your eyes).
—Annie Blay-Tettey, Allure, 5 Mar. 2026
Rinehart’s comments alarmed some AP journalists.
—Max Tani, semafor.com, 4 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for alarmed
Adjective
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Try Visual Deterrents Birds are easily frightened, so adding colorful flags that wave in the wind may keep them from landing on your lawn and dining on your grass seed.—
Michelle Mastro,
The Spruce,
13 Mar. 2026
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And a new study, published in the journal Emotion, suggests that a robot that mimics human breathing can also pass on frightened feelings.—
Simon Makin,
Scientific American,
12 Mar. 2026
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The current risk level in the Strait has already scared off most major marine war insurers, who have pulled their coverage of ships in the Strait.—
Eva Roytburg,
Fortune,
13 Mar. 2026
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You can’t be truly trusted if you are being micromanaged or scared to make a mistake.—
Rolling Stone Culture Council,
Rolling Stone,
12 Mar. 2026
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Overlea High School Principal responds In a letter to parents, guardians, and staff, Overlea High School Principal Monica Sample said the school was aware of the incident, and was disturbed.—
Adam Thompson,
CBS News,
16 Mar. 2026
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The plaintiffs were disturbed by how lifelike the images and videos were.—
Huo Jingnan,
NPR,
16 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Designed to encourage everyone to let their creativity run wild and to not be afraid to stand out from the crowd.—
Tory Johnson,
ABC News,
17 Mar. 2026
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God complex Having legions of loyal followers who regard you as Muad'Dib, the Fremen chosen one, can clearly go to your head, and Paul isn't afraid to put on a show for the masses.—
Richard Edwards,
Space.com,
17 Mar. 2026
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As 1994 approached, the United States was on the verge of hosting the World Cup — but national soccer officials were terrified that the home team was about to humiliate itself on a global stage.—
Daniel Fienberg,
HollywoodReporter,
17 Mar. 2026
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Public testimony stretched for hours, where speakers shared concerns that the legislation could have legal repercussions, disrupt community relationships with local law enforcement and make immigrants terrified to interact with police, school or hospital staff.—
Marissa Meador,
IndyStar,
5 Mar. 2026
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The company worried that an artificial snowstorm could cause accidents on the roads and that GE would be held responsible.—
Natalia Sánchez Loayza,
Scientific American,
13 Mar. 2026
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Others are worried the plan doesn’t do enough to address high electricity costs.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
13 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Hamilton and Madison would have been aligned in horrified opposition had Washington, without congressional action, dispatched gunboats to sink British ships.—
Ruth Marcus,
New Yorker,
5 Mar. 2026
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And the posts do tend to trigger horrified reactions from other TikTok users.—
Kristen Rogers,
CNN Money,
19 Feb. 2026
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On one hole, a volunteer walked behind him and startled him, triggering panic.—
Gabby Herzig,
New York Times,
10 Mar. 2026
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Stock markets started Monday with significant losses as investors were startled by the spike in oil and gas prices.—
Jared Gans,
The Hill,
10 Mar. 2026
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“Alarmed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/alarmed. Accessed 20 Mar. 2026.
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