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alarm

[/əˈlɑːrm/]
noun/verbmasculinepl: alarms
alarme
1. A sudden fear or anxiety caused by the awareness of danger
There is no cause for alarm.
Não há motivo para alarme.
2. A device that makes a loud sound to warn or wake someone
Set your alarm for 6 AM.
Coloque seu alarme para as 6 da manhã.
3. A warning or alert about a potential problem or danger
The fire alarm was triggered by the smoke.
O alarme de incêndio foi acionado pela fumaça.
4. To cause worry or fear in someone
The news alarmed the entire community.
A notícia alarmou toda a comunidade.
Synonyms
alertwarninganxietyfearpanic
Antonyms
calmpeacesecurityassurance

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
alarme
Most common usage across Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
alarme
Standard usage
São Paulo
alarme
Standard usage; also 'despertador' for alarm clock
Portugal
alarme
Standard usage; 'relógio despertador' for alarm clock

Related Idioms & Phrases

raise the alarm
sound the alarm
false alarm
alarming trend
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