dread

US /dred/

UK /dred/

1.

strach

greatly feared; dreadful.

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he was stricken with the dread disease and died

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awful feared frightening alarming terrifying frightful terrible horrible dreadful dire dreaded awesome

1.

strach

great fear or apprehension.

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the thought of returning to New Jersey filled her with dread

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fear apprehension trepidation anxiety worry concern foreboding disquiet disquietude unease uneasiness angst fright panic alarm terror horror trembling shuddering flinching

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confidence

2.

strach

a person with dreadlocks.

1.

strach

anticipate with great apprehension or fear.

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Jane was dreading the party

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fear

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look forward to

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dreadful a burnt child dreads the fire