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   Consternation , 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.
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   The chiefs around,
   In silence wrapped, in consternation drowned.
   Attend the stern reply.
   Pope.
   Syn. -- Alarm; fright; amazement; astonishment; surprise; panic; perturbation. See Alarm.
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