Uk English Meaning of dread

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Definitions and Meaning of dread in English

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dread (n)

fearful expectation or anticipation

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dread (v)

be afraid or scared of; be frightened of

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dread (s)

causing fear or dread or terror

Webster

dread (v. t.)

To fear in a great degree; to regard, or look forward to, with terrific apprehension.

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dread (v. i.)

To be in dread, or great fear.

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dread (n.)

Great fear in view of impending evil; fearful apprehension of danger; anticipatory terror.

Reverential or respectful fear; awe.

An object of terrified apprehension.

A person highly revered.

Fury; dreadfulness.

Doubt; as, out of dread.

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dread (a.)

Exciting great fear or apprehension; causing terror; frightful; dreadful.

Inspiring with reverential fear; awful' venerable; as, dread sovereign; dread majesty; dread tribunal.

FAQs About the word dread

dread

fearful expectation or anticipation, be afraid or scared of; be frightened of, causing fear or dread or terrorTo fear in a great degree; to regard, or look forw

fearful,formidable,frightening,horrible,scary,terrible,terrifying,alarming,creepy,dire

calming,comforting,consoling,inviting ,reassuring,relaxing,soothing,tranquillizing,lulling,pacifying

drazel => drazel, draymen => draymen, drayman => drayman, drayhorse => Dray horse, drayage => cartage,