Definitions for: Consternation

[n] fear resulting from the awareness of danger

Webster (1913) Definition: 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.

Synonyms: alarm, dismay

See Also: fear, fearfulness, fright

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