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Meaning of alarming

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

alarming

Pronunciation:/ə.ˈlɑːm.ɪŋ//ə.ˈlɑɹm.ɪŋ/

verb

Definitions

  1. To call to arms for defense

  2. To give (someone) notice of approaching danger

  3. To rouse to vigilance and action; to put on the alert.

  4. To surprise with apprehension of danger; to fill with anxiety in regard to threatening evil; to excite with sudden fear.

adjective

Definitions

  1. Causing apprehension, fear or alarm; frightening