Read full poem →unused. r £he proprietors of the old playhouse, after
they had recovered the consternation which this acci-
dent had thrown them into, resolved to rebuild their
Dictionary Entry
Amazement or horror that confounds the faculties, and incapacitates for reflection; terror, combined with amazement; dismay.
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Common Phrases
. consternationamong consternationconsternation greatconsternation causedconsternation general
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Poetry examples for “consternation”
Excerpts from the ReadingWillow English Library collection.
Read full poem →His vast love holds all this and more.
In consternation I adore.
Nor can I ease this aching gulf
Read full poem →That I could fear a Door
Who Consternation compassed
And never winced before.
Read full poem →At this the Mayor and Corporation
Quaked with a mighty consternation.