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Definition of Consternation

Consternation
Consternation Con`ster*na"tion, n. [L. consternatio, fr. consternare to overome, perplex, an accessory form of consternere to trow down, prostrate; con + sternere to spread out, throw down: cf. F. consternation. See Stratum.] Amazement or horror that confounds the faculties, and incapacitates for reflection; terror, combined with amazement; dismay. The chiefs around, In silence wrapped, in consternation drowned. Attend the stern reply. --Pope. Syn: Alarm; fright; amazement; astonishment; surprise; panic; perturbation. See Alarm.

Meaning of Consternation from wikipedia

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- outside their apartments. There was an eruption of behind-the-scenes consternation when a Paramount Pictures executive, Martin Rackin, suggested removing...
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- children enslaved, and the walls razed. The fall of Edessa caused great consternation in Jerusalem and Western Europe, tempering the enthusiastic success...
- indicated surprise and consternation at KALĀ 007's continued flight, and ability to regain its altitude and maneuver. This consternation continued through to...