Definitions

1. verb

to fill with great dismay or dismay; to fill with anxiety or apprehension; to cause to lose one’s composure or confidence

“The news of the accident consternated the entire community.”

2. verb (transitive)

to cause to lose one’s composure or confidence; to fill with anxiety or apprehension

“The thought of public speaking consternated the young student.”

3. verb (intransitive)

to feel or be filled with great dismay or anxiety

“She consternated at the prospect of facing her fears alone.”

4. verb (archaic)

to make a person lose their self-control or composure

“The crowd consternated at the sudden news of the king’s death.”

5. verb (rare)

to make someone’s heart or mind become troubled or anxious

“The thought of facing the dark forest consternated the traveler.”