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consternation | consternate |

As a noun consternation

is amazement or horror that confounds the faculties, and incapacitates for reflection; terror, combined with amazement; dismay.

As a verb consternate is

to cause consternation.

consternation

English

Noun

(-)
  • Amazement or horror that confounds the faculties, and incapacitates for reflection; terror, combined with amazement; dismay.
  • * ? , ,
  • It was probably worth four millennia of consternation and regret.
  • * The Awakening , ,
  • "Out!" exclaimed her husband, with something like genuine consternation in his voice.
  • * 2003 , Terrance Dicks & Barry Letts, Deadly Reunion , chapter 17
  • Their audience had been listening in increasing consternation .

    consternate

    English

    Verb

    (consternat)
  • To cause consternation
  • To dismay