dread

Definition

  • verb: to fear something that will or might happen
  • verb: to fear greatly
  • usually singular
  • synonyms: dismay, awe, terror

Examples

  • They lived in tight rows of wooden houses, and fire was a constant 'dread'.

  • She 'dreaded' making speeches in front of large audiences.

  • I 'dread' the day I will have to leave my friends.

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