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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.
The dread of public speaking made his hands shake before every presentation.
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.
He dreads the upcoming exam because of its difficulty.
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.
She dreads flying, especially during thunderstorms.
dread
01
causing strong fear, anxiety, or a sense of impending misfortune
Examples
The storm had a dread effect on the villagers.
He faced a dread task ahead of him.
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