175 False alarm (PW) warning or report that is untrue She thought that she was pregnant, but it was a false alarm. (free) n. 1. An emergency alarm, such as a fire alarm, that is set off unnecessarily. 2. A signal or warning that is groundless. n 1. a needless alarm given in error or with intent to deceive 2. an occasion on which danger is perceived but fails to materialize (dictionary) 1. a false report of a fire in progress to a fire department. 2. something that excites unfounded alarm or expectation: Rumors of an impending transit strike proved to be a false alarm. |