CONSTERNATIONS
Noun
consternations
plural of consternation
Source: Wiktionary
CONSTERNATION
Con`ster*na"tion, n. Etym: [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 Straum.]
Definition: Amazement or horror that confounds the faculties, and incapacitates for refletion; terror, combined with amaxement; dismay. The chiefs around, In silence wrapped, in onsternation downed. Attend the stern reply. Pope.
Syn.
– Alarm; fright; amazement; astonishment; surprise; panic; returbation. See Alarm.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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