Failure
Failure noun - The nonperformance of an assigned or expected action.
False alarm and failure are semantically related. In some cases you can use "False alarm" instead a noun "Failure".
False alarm
False alarm noun - A warning that is given about something that fails to occur.
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Synonyms for False alarm
Failure and false alarm are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Failure" instead a noun phrase "False alarm".
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