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Dread /dɹɛd/

The meaning and definition of Dread, with examples, synonyms, and a word game to make it stick.

Definition

noun
  1. Great fear in view of impending evil; fearful apprehension of danger; anticipatory terror.
    “my visit to the doctor is filling me with dread”
  2. Reverential or respectful fear; awe.
verb
  1. To fear greatly.
  2. To anticipate with fear.
    “I'm dreading getting the results of the test, as it could decide my whole life.”
adjective
  1. Terrible; greatly feared.
  2. Awe-inspiring; held in fearful awe.

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