an alarm without foundation, given either purposely to deceive or under misapprehension of danger. Now often transferred or gen.
| 单词 | θ90560 |
| 释义 | the world > action or operation > harm or detriment > danger > warning of imminent danger or evil > [noun] > warning arousing the unwary > alarm without cause (6) false alarm1579 an alarm without foundation, given either purposely to deceive or under misapprehension of danger. Now often transferred or gen. wolf-cry1915 = false alarm n. at false, adj. 14c. Subcategories:— tendency to (1) — one who (3) |
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