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alarmed

/ˈɑːləmd/ verb, adjective · British & US
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What does alarmed mean?

verb, adjective

Feeling or showing great alarm or anxiety; shocked or surprised. Having a sudden, strong feeling of fear or worry.

Example

"The news alarmed the whole town, and people were in a state of panic."

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