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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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 worried
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
Bekah Waalkes, The Atlantic, 3 Oct. 2024
As Erik becomes more worked up, an alarmed Oziel calls Lyle in, and Lyle threatens to kill Oziel.
—Olivia B. Waxman, TIME, 20 Sep. 2024
But the President of the European Parliament, Roberta Metsola, did not seem alarmed or even particularly surprised by the apocalyptic rhetoric.
—Simon Shuster, TIME, 3 Oct. 2024
Advocates for human rights and civil liberties have grown alarmed.
—Jason Ma, Fortune, 13 Oct. 2024
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Adjective
The guesthouse proprietor’s wife hangs herself the day after his arrival, and sensitive Wojnicz is alarmed that no one, including her husband, Willi Opitz, appears to care.
—Bekah Waalkes, The Atlantic, 3 Oct. 2024
As Erik becomes more worked up, an alarmed Oziel calls Lyle in, and Lyle threatens to kill Oziel.
—Olivia B. Waxman, TIME, 20 Sep. 2024
But the President of the European Parliament, Roberta Metsola, did not seem alarmed or even particularly surprised by the apocalyptic rhetoric.
—Simon Shuster, TIME, 3 Oct. 2024
Advocates for human rights and civil liberties have grown alarmed.
—Jason Ma, Fortune, 13 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for alarmed
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When Martin dies in class after getting frightened in a dream, the sheet is accidentally pulled off of his gurney to reveal his death rictus.Jesse David Fox, Vulture, 17 Dec. 2024
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His fervor to determine who took the weapon reveals a shockingly monstrous side, turning his wife and children into frightened suspects and leading to a jarring tonal-shift ending that proves to be a cathartic, believable final destination for a film simmering with mistrust and anger.Tim Grierson, Los Angeles Times, 28 Nov. 2024
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Andrea sometimes worried that the shiniest parts of her personality were actually coping mechanisms.Rachel Aviv, The New Yorker, 23 Dec. 2024
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Regardless of the reason, Kassandra isn’t worried about memorized answers from our interview preparation.Rob Gagnon, Hartford Courant, 23 Dec. 2024
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Even in districts that have staff dedicated to teaching Black history, some teachers are afraid of violating state law, according to Brian Knowles, who oversees African American, Holocaust and Latino studies for the Palm Beach County school district.Kate Payne, Los Angeles Times, 25 Dec. 2024
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And again, don’t be afraid to consult with your physician.Jenny Berg, Allure, 24 Dec. 2024
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This post was originally published on December 20 Bitcoin has fallen sharply, dropping along with stock markets after the Federal Reserve warned inflation remained sticky and BlackRock spooked the market.Billy Bambrough, Forbes, 21 Dec. 2024
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But he’s also promised to shake up the country’s food and drug industries, promoting healthy lifestyles and disrupting corporate forces driving obesity, addiction and other illnesses — a platform that has broad political appeal but has spooked markets.Ashleigh Fields, The Hill, 20 Dec. 2024
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That evening, in the no man’s land, a field strewn with empty water bottles, four Shia families sat on a picnic blanket around a burner attached to a gas tank, looking scared and drinking yerba mate.Eliza Griswold, The New Yorker, 17 Dec. 2024
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Once glued to their hiding spot, a scared cat may not come out when called by its owner.Claire Thornton, USA TODAY, 13 Dec. 2024
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The Red Hawks upset Brentwood, 17-10, in overtime to reach 11-1 and qualify for the Class 6A quarterfinals.Tyler Palmateer, The Tennessean, 20 Dec. 2024
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On Thursday night, Louisville (30-5) upset Pittsburgh, top-ranked since September, 21-25, 25-23, 29-27, 25-17.Mitch Sherman, The Athletic, 20 Dec. 2024
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The officer opened the bag in front of the passenger and was shocked to see what was inside: 82 fireworks, three knives, two replica firearms and a canister of pepper spray — none of which are allowed in carry-on luggage.Clara Harter, Los Angeles Times, 21 Dec. 2024
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Virgin River season 5 recap: Wildfire brings new love and shocking revelations to the town In the present, Mel’s shocked that this is her parents’ meet cute.Sara Netzley, EW.com, 19 Dec. 2024
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“Alarmed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/alarmed. Accessed 31 Dec. 2024.
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