Allarmiamo

Allarmiamo is the first-person plural present indicative form of the Italian verb allarmare, meaning to cause alarm or to alert with concern. The infinitive is allarmare; the verb is transitive, taking a direct object, as in noi allarmiamo la popolazione. The corresponding forms include io allarmo, tu allarmi, lui/lei allarma, noi allarmiamo, voi allarmate, loro allarmano; the past participle is allarmato.

Usage and nuance: allarmiamo is used when describing actions that provoke fear, worry, or heightened attention in others. In everyday language it can imply raising concern, while in journalism or risk communication it may convey a sense of alerting the public. The connotation can be neutral or negative depending on tone, context, and whether the emphasis is on timely warning or sensationalism.

Etymology and relation: the verb allarmare is derived from the noun allarme, with regular -are verb conjugation. Related terms include allarme (alarm) and allarmismo (alarmism).

Examples: I media allarmano spesso il pubblico con titoli sensazionalistici. Non dobbiamo allarmare la popolazione senza motivi. Noi allarmiamo i nostri lettori con avvertenze chiare.

See also: allarme, allarmare, allarmismo.