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burglar alarm
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burglar
,
alarm
.
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burglar
noun
burglars
ladrón, -drona
alarm
noun
alarms
alarma, alerta
;
aprensión, inquietud, temor
Woman setting her alarm system
Example sentences of
alarm
noun
•
The
alarm
went off when he opened the door.
•
The whole town heard the
alarm
.
•
She set the
alarm
for six o'clock.
•
The
alarm
went off at six o'clock.
•
The rumors caused widespread
alarm
and concern.
More examples
•
His parents have expressed
alarm
about his safety.
•
The new developments are being viewed
with alarm
.
•
She looked around
in alarm
when she heard the noise.
•
The dog's barking gave the
alarm
and the intruders were caught.
•
A passerby saw the intruders and raised the
alarm
.
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Synonyms of
alarm
noun
fear
,
dread
,
fright
,
panic
,
terror
,
horror
,
trepidation
,
phobia
,
apprehension
,
warning
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