ALARM

(noun) a device that signals the occurrence of some undesirable event
synonyms : alarm system , warning device
(noun) a clock that wakes a sleeper at some preset time
synonyms : alarm clock
(noun) an automatic signal (usually a sound) warning of danger
synonyms : alarum , alert , warning signal
(noun) fear resulting from the awareness of danger
synonyms : consternation , dismay
Her consternation at seeing him was obvious. -added by naila_inlas

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I was awoken to the gentle buzz of these mysterious balls of light one night. They danced around my head briefly before disappearing into the night. This moment captures my surprise and consternation regarding their origin.
(verb) warn or arouse to a sense of danger or call to a state of preparedness
"The empty house alarmed him", "We alerted the new neighbors to the high rate of burglaries"
synonyms : alert
(verb) fill with apprehension or alarm; cause to be unpleasantly surprised
"I was horrified at the thought of being late for my interview", "The news of the executions horrified us"
synonyms : appal , appall , dismay , horrify

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