Word of the Day for Wednesday, February 18, 2009
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consternation \kon-ster-NEY-shuhn\, noun:
consternation \kon-ster-NEY-shuhn\, noun:
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sudden dread or paralyzing terror
sudden dread or paralyzing terror
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The B.O. is purposely causing much consternation among the American public through his constant fear mongering on the economy!
The B.O. is purposely causing much consternation among the American public through his constant fear mongering on the economy!
--Spy Maker, JSA's Blog
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by 1611, from French consternation, from Latin consternationem, from consternare "overcome, confuse, dismay," from com- intensive prefix + sternare "throw down"
by 1611, from French consternation, from Latin consternationem, from consternare "overcome, confuse, dismay," from com- intensive prefix + sternare "throw down"
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