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
Los Angeles Times, 26 May 2026
Maritime users were particularly alarmed because the location data feature could counter GPS spoofing and jamming that have been occurring in waters in the Middle East, allowing boats to safely navigate despite electronic signal interference.
—Michael Kan, PC Magazine, 26 May 2026
Jane Weaver, NBC news, 29 May 2026
Rayo's April 2025 death was the first suicide in a spike among ICE detainees that has alarmed public health officials and jail experts.
—CBS News, 27 May 2026
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Adjective
As part of that crackdown, the FBI in January seized the electronic devices of a Washington Post reporter, a move that alarmed media organizations and advocates of press freedom.
—Los Angeles Times, 26 May 2026
Maritime users were particularly alarmed because the location data feature could counter GPS spoofing and jamming that have been occurring in waters in the Middle East, allowing boats to safely navigate despite electronic signal interference.
—Michael Kan, PC Magazine, 26 May 2026
Verb
The ongoing Ebola outbreak in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo has alarmed global public health experts over the ferocity of the spread in the remote and heavily populated region.
—Jane Weaver, NBC news, 29 May 2026
Rayo's April 2025 death was the first suicide in a spike among ICE detainees that has alarmed public health officials and jail experts.
—CBS News, 27 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for alarmed
Adjective
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Even young raccoons can bite or scratch when frightened, and wild animals can carry parasites and diseases, says Rakestraw.—
Michelle Mastro,
Martha Stewart,
20 June 2026
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When customers are frustrated, frightened, confused or considering leaving, those become high-risk moments.—
Demetri Giannikopoulos,
Forbes.com,
20 June 2026
Verb
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The scientists only got a passing glimpse of the goblin shark before the lights and loud noise from the ROV's motor scared it away, Auscavitch told ABC News.—
Julia Jacobo,
ABC News,
12 June 2026
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Just as Jenner passed by, DeGeneres suddenly popped out from her hiding place and scared the 70-year-old reality star.—
Kathleen Perricone,
Entertainment Weekly,
8 June 2026
Verb
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Use these pots for transplanting seedlings that don’t like having their roots disturbed.—
Lauren Landers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
18 June 2026
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Nothing seemed out of place or disturbed.—
Julia Moore,
PEOPLE,
17 June 2026
Adjective
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There is no reason to be afraid.—
Ingrid Vasquez,
PEOPLE,
16 June 2026
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One woman intended to use the time to order electrolytes online, another was seeking earring backs, and a third needed to find a male babysitter, as well as a summer swim program, for a four-and-a-half-year-old who is afraid of the water.—
Patricia Marx,
New Yorker,
15 June 2026
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In the immediate days after the flood, West devoted herself to getting food, gift cards, clothing, and money into the hands of her Hispanic neighbors—no matter their status—who were terrified by the law enforcement that had swarmed into Hunt.—
Karen Valby,
Vanity Fair,
16 June 2026
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Besides, Principal McGee is a classic Saturn authority figure — she's composed, responsible, image-conscious and secretly terrified that the entire school is one bad decision away from public embarrassment.—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
16 June 2026
Verb
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But local opposition has been rising too, with communities worried about the power and water demands of the centers, as well as any potential health effects.—
Asia Alexander,
Forbes.com,
19 June 2026
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People who worried that recycling or reselling a device would compromise their data were 14% and 9% more likely to store it instead.—
Eric Williams,
The Conversation,
18 June 2026
Adjective
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As a horrified Sam inadvertently observes, a creature has been sating itself on his buddy’s brain.—
Graham Hillard,
The Washington Examiner,
31 May 2026
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As his tricks progressed, the Young Man felt horrified and confused at the same time.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
20 May 2026
Verb
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Her voice startled me, both rough and smooth—like a bottle of whiskey set in front of a princess.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
9 June 2026
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Zoo veterinarians and staff will closely monitor the cubs and observe their behaviors like making small climbs, scratching through substrate and calling to one another when startled.—
Patrick Connolly,
The Orlando Sentinel,
8 June 2026
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“Alarmed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/alarmed. Accessed 21 Jun. 2026.
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