dread
Say it: DRED /drɛd/ · noun
What “dread” means
Strong fear about something that might happen.
More precisely: Great fear or anxiety about something that may happen.
Example: “Sunday-night dread hit hard before the big presentation.”
When to use it
Use it for a heavy fear of an approaching event or possibility. It is stronger than ordinary worry.
Similar words
fear, apprehension, foreboding
Quick check
You must face the person who has been bullying you tomorrow, and the thought fills you with fear. What do you feel?
dread or reluctance?
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dread
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