KJV Dictionary Definition: alarm

alarm

AL'ARM, n.

1. Any sound, outcry or information intended to give notice of approaching danger as, to sound an alarm.

2. A summon to arms.

3. Sudden surprise with fear or terror; as, the fire or the enemy excited an alarm.

4. Terror; a sensation excited by an apprehension of danger, from whatever cause; as, we felt an alarm at the cry of fire.

5. In fencing, an appeal or challenge.

alarmed

AL'ARMED, pp. Notified of sudden danger; surprised with fear; roused to vigilance or activity by apprehension of approaching danger; solicitous at the prospect or expectation of evil. Thus, we are alarmed at the approach of danger, or alarmed for the safety of friends at sea.

alarming

AL'ARMING, ppr. Giving notice of approaching danger; rousing to vigilance; exciting solicitude by a prospect of evil.

AL'ARMING, a. Exciting apprehension; terrifying; awakening a sense of danger; as, an alarming message.

alarmingly

AL'ARMINGLY, adv. With alarm; in a manner to excite apprehension.

Definitions from Webster's American Dictionary of the English Language, 1828.

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