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a sudden, alarming amazement or dread that results in utter confusion; dismay.
Synonyms
bewilderment, alarm, terror, fear, panic, fright, horror.
bewilderment, alarm, terror, fear, panic, fright, horror.
Antonyms
composure, equanimity.
composure, equanimity.
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consternation
1610s, from Fr. consternation, from L. consternationem (nom. consternatio), from consternare "overcome, confuse, dismay," from com- intensive prefix + sternare "throw down."
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