Meaning of the word dreading in English

What does dreading mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

dreading

US /ˈdrɛdɪŋ/
UK /ˈdrɛdɪŋ/

Verb

anticipate with great apprehension or fear

Example:
I'm absolutely dreading my presentation tomorrow.
She was dreading the moment she had to tell him the bad news.