Definition of Dread
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(v. t.) To fear in a great degree; to regard, or look forward to, with terrific apprehension.
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(v. i.) To be in dread, or great fear.
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(n.) Great fear in view of impending evil; fearful apprehension of danger; anticipatory terror.
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(n.) Reverential or respectful fear; awe.
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(n.) An object of terrified apprehension.
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(n.) A person highly revered.
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(n.) Fury; dreadfulness.
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(n.) Doubt; as, out of dread.
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(a.) Exciting great fear or apprehension; causing terror; frightful; dreadful.
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(a.) Inspiring with reverential fear; awful' venerable; as, dread sovereign; dread majesty; dread tribunal.
Antonyms of Dread
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