dread

[dred] / drɛd /

ADJECTIVE

horrible, terrifying

Synonyms

STRONG

alarming frightening

WEAK

awe-inspiring awful creepy dire frightful shuddersome terrible

Antonyms

WEAK

pleasant pleasing welcomed wonderful

NOUN

fear

Synonyms

STRONGEST

apprehension awe consternation dismay horror panic phobia terror trepidation

STRONG

affright alarm aversion creeps fright funk jitters worriment

WEAK

cold feet goose bumps stage fright trepidity

Antonyms

STRONGEST

calm calmness confidence contentment happiness

WEAK

bravery courage encouragement want welcoming

VERB

anticipate with horror

Synonyms

STRONG

apprehend cringe fear quake shudder tremble

WEAK

be afraid have cold feet misdoubt shrink from

Antonyms

STRONG

steady

WEAK

encourage want welcome

Example Sentences

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As a result, I would receive nothing and would once again endure the dreaded “tenants-in-common” clause attached to our property.

From MarketWatch

"It was terrifying, it's hard to put into words the dread and the fear that you feel knowing that a loved one is in danger," he said.

From BBC

I nod, eager to find a reasonable explanation for the dread creeping into my brain.

From Literature

He was filled with dread, loneliness, and shame in equal parts.

From Literature

And since then, she has repeatedly mentioned her dread of the Milan Cortina Games.

From The Wall Street Journal