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noun ADJ. considerable, great | widespread VERB + CONSTERNATION cause, create, fill sb with The announcement created surprise and consternation. The thought of meeting him filled me with consternation. | express, feel, greet sth with Many greeted his resignation with consternation. PREP. in ~ She stared at me in consternation. | ~ among There is some consternation among business leaders.
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