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Consternation \Con`ster*na"tion\, n. [L. consternatio, fr.
consternare to overome, perplex, an accessory form of
consternere to throw 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.
[1913 Webster]

The chiefs around,
In silence wrapped, in consternation drowned.
Attend the stern reply. --Pope.

Syn: Alarm; fright; amazement; astonishment; surprise; panic;
perturbation. See {Alarm}.
[1913 Webster]