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dread in English
- dread⇄adj. 1. dreaded; dreadful.
Ex. The dread day of his trial was approaching.
(SYN) terrible, fearful.
2. held in awe; awe-inspiring.
Ex. the dread sight of the immense, glowing volcano.
(SYN) awful. - dread⇄adv. dreadingly.
- dread⇄adv. dreadly.
- dread⇄dread, verb, noun, adjective.
- dread⇄noun dreader.
- dread⇄noun dreadness.
- dread⇄noun 1. fear, especially fear of something that will happen, or may happen.
Ex. ... thrice came on in fury And thrice turned back in dread (Macaulay).
2. a person or thing inspiring fear.
Ex. Sanctify the Lord of hosts ... and let him - dread⇄v.i. to feel great fear.
Ex. Dread not, nor be dismayed (I Chronicles 22:13). - dread⇄v.t. 1. to look forward to with fear; dislike to experience; fear greatly.
Ex. He dreaded his visit to the dentist. Cats dread water.
(SYN) apprehend.
2. (Archaic.) to regard with awe; venerate.