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Webster 1913 Edition

Alarming

A-larm′ing

,
Adj.
Exciting, or calculated to excite, alarm; causing apprehension of danger;
as, an
alarming
crisis or report
. – A*larm"ing*ly, adv.

Webster 1828 Edition

Alarming

AL'ARMING

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

AL'ARMING

,
Adj.
Exciting apprehension; terrifying; awakening a sense of danger; as, an alarming message.

Definition 2024

alarming

alarming

English

Verb

alarming

  1. present participle of alarm

Adjective

alarming ‎(comparative more alarming, superlative most alarming)

  1. causing apprehension, fear or alarm; frightening

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Pronunciation

  • (UK) IPA(key): /ə.ˈlɑːm.ɪŋ/
  • (US) IPA(key): /ə.ˈlɑɹm.ɪŋ/

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