alarm
noun
a sudden fear or distressing suspense caused by an awareness of danger; apprehension; fright.
has alarmed
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present perfectof alarm (3rd person singular).present perfect
Used to describe actions that started in the past and continue into or have direct relevance to the present.
Example Sentences
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The lack of detail has alarmed advocacy and research groups that typically stay in regular contact with both companies.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 3, 2026
His behavior has alarmed free speech advocates, including the FCC’s lone Democratic appointee Anna Gomez, who noted that early station renewal reviews are exceedingly rare and largely futile.
From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 28, 2026
But the technology's explosive spread has alarmed security researchers and corporate IT departments wary of employees inadvertently exposing company systems to hackers or causing disruption.
From Barron's ● Mar. 16, 2026
This has alarmed neighbouring Manitoba, where a Crown Royal distillery is a key employer in the small town of Gimli.
From BBC ● Jan. 14, 2026
This idea of an epidemical disorder at Turin has alarmed Lady Carlisle, and I have caught some of the fright of her.
From George Selwyn: His Letters and His Life by E. S. Roscoe
