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dismay vs consternation

consternation vs dismay

dismay and consternation both are nouns.

dismay is a verb but consternation is not a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
dismay Yes No Yes No
consternation Yes No No No
As nouns, dismay and consternation are synonyms defined as:
  • dismay and consternation: fear resulting from the awareness of danger
Other synonyms of dismay include alarm.
dismay (noun) consternation (noun)
fear resulting from the awareness of danger fear resulting from the awareness of danger
the feeling of despair in the face of obstacles
dismay (verb) consternation (verb)
fill with apprehension or alarm; cause to be unpleasantly surprised
lower someone's spirits; make downhearted
Difference between dismay and consternation

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