sudden alarm

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Alarm that happens unexpectedly.

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Examples (10)

  • A loud crash in the night filled her with sudden alarm.
  • He felt a jolt of sudden alarm when he realized his wallet was missing.
  • The look of sudden alarm on the child's face was unmistakable.
  • She jumped to her feet in sudden alarm as the fire siren blared.
  • A flicker of sudden alarm crossed the captain's features as he read the message.
  • What caused the sudden alarm that sent everyone running?
  • When the lights went out, a sense of sudden alarm spread through the crowd.
  • His voice, usually calm, was tinged with sudden alarm.
  • The unexpected silence caused sudden alarm among the team members.
  • Any deviation from the plan will trigger sudden alarm among the investors.