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Dread
01
an intensely unpleasant emotion in response to danger or threat
Examples
She felt a growing dread as the storm clouds darkened overhead.
to dread
01
to feel intense fear or worry about an upcoming event or situation
Transitive: to dread an event
Examples
She dreaded the thought of giving a presentation in front of a large audience.
02
to feel intense fear or worry about something
Transitive: to dread sth
Examples
She dreads spiders and ca n’t be in the same room with one.
dread
01
causing strong fear, anxiety, or a sense of impending misfortune
Examples
The storm had a dread effect on the villagers.
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