consternation - Dictionary definition and meaning for word consternation
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conster(sounds like monster) + nation......and a monster creates fear in every one ....due to which we donot go out so as to avoid danger.
divide it like con(conflicts)+ster(stir)+nation.. conflicts in gujrat stirred the whole nation..&people feared a lot from going out of their homes.
if ther is constant terror in nation u have to b alarmed at all times and it is a matter of great dismay
const+ter+nation—constant terror in nation will cause anxiety and distress
Everyone experiences CONSTERNATION when in the presence of a CONFLAGRATION(intense, uncontrolled fire).
CONSTERNATION -> CAN'T, STERN...When a big man acts STERN(harsh), you CAN't help but feel fearful.
sounds lik masturbation..every1 say not to masturbate so it will cultivate a fear within us:p
CONSTERNATION ~ (cons) continuous + ter (terror) + nation; continuous terrorist attacks on a nation can cause CONSTERNATION
When our conscious is stirred we feel fearful.
sound like constipation which causes anxiety and dismay
consternation: cons~constantly stern~expressive of severe displeasure tion~process...so you are showing consternation because of great shock / dismay