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tocsin

noun

/ˈtɒksɪn/

Meaning

an alarm bell or signal; a warning that something bad is about to happen

The data breach sounded a tocsin for stricter security.

alarm, warning, alert, bell

silence, reassurance, calm

sound the tocsin, ring the tocsin, political tocsin, tocsin of danger

Casual lack of concern; indifference.

The governing body of a nation, state, or community responsible for making and enforcing laws.

the act of stopping something, especially permanently

a distinct part or subdivision of something larger

The increased effectiveness that results when two or more people or organizations work together.

The act of changing or correcting something again to make it suitable or balanced.