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consternate vs scare

scare vs consternate

consternate is not a noun while scare is a noun.

consternate and scare both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
consternate No No Yes No
scare Yes No Yes No
As verbs, scare is a hypernym of consternate; that is, scare is a word with a broader meaning than consternate:
  • consternate: fill with anxiety, dread, dismay, or confusion
  • scare: cause fear in
Other hypernyms of consternate include affright, fright, frighten.
consternate (noun) scare (noun)
a sudden attack of fear
sudden mass fear and anxiety over anticipated events
consternate (verb) scare (verb)
fill with anxiety, dread, dismay, or confusion cause fear in
cause to lose courage; to be daunted; to be scared away
Difference between consternate and scare

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