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The startled cousin of worried, often triggered by an electrified door.

means Feeling sudden fear or unease, or fitted with a device that sounds off when disturbed.

from From Italian all'arme, to arms, the medieval shout that sent soldiers grabbing weapons; the panic outlived the swords.

Double lifeDescribes both anxious people and wired-up windows.
Buried commandHides a literal call to arms inside it.
False alarmSame root, just panic without the threat.
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