consternation vs fear

fear vs consternation

consternation and fear both are nouns.

consternation is not a verb while fear is a verb.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
consternation	Yes	No	No	No
fear	Yes	No	Yes	No

As nouns, fear is a hypernym of consternation; that is, fear is a word with a broader meaning than consternation:

consternation: fear resulting from the awareness of danger
fear: an emotion experienced in anticipation of some specific pain or danger (usually accompanied by a desire to flee or fight)

Other hypernyms of consternation include fearfulness, fright.

consternation (noun)	fear (noun)
fear resulting from the awareness of danger	an emotion experienced in anticipation of some specific pain or danger (usually accompanied by a desire to flee or fight)
	an anxious feeling
	a feeling of profound respect for someone or something

consternation (verb)	fear (verb)
	be afraid or scared of; be frightened of
	regard with feelings of respect and reverence; consider hallowed or exalted or be in awe of
	be sorry; used to introduce an unpleasant statement
	be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event
	be uneasy or apprehensive about

Difference between consternation and fear

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