Definition of dread

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Dread (v. t.) To fear in a great degree; to regard, or look forward to, with terrific apprehension..

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Redoubtable :: Redoubtable (a.) Formidable; dread; terrible to foes; as, a redoubtable hero; hence, valiant; -- often in contempt or burlesque..
Dreadlessness :: Dreadlessness (n.) Freedom from dread.
Photophobia :: Photophobia (n.) A dread or intolerance of light.
Fear :: Fear (n.) A painful emotion or passion excited by the expectation of evil, or the apprehension of impending danger; apprehension; anxiety; solicitude; alarm; dread..
Horribleness :: Horribleness (n.) The state or quality of being horrible; dreadfulness; hideousness.
Fearnaught :: Fearnaught (n.) A stout woolen cloth of great thickness; dreadnaught; also, a warm garment..
Shrug :: Shrug (v. i.) To raise or draw up the shoulders, as in expressing dislike, dread, doubt, or the like..
Shrug :: Shrug (v. t.) To draw up or contract (the shoulders), especially by way of expressing dislike, dread, doubt, or the like..
Affright :: Affright (n.) The act of frightening; also, a cause of terror; an object of dread..
Hideous :: Hideous (a.) Frightful, shocking, or offensive to the eyes; dreadful to behold; as, a hideous monster; hideous looks..
Dreadnaught :: Dreadnaught (n.) A fearless person.
Awfulness :: Awfulness (n.) The quality of striking with awe, or with reverence; dreadfulness; solemnity; as, the awfulness of this sacred place..
Agrise :: Agrise (v. t.) To shudder at; to abhor; to dread; to loathe.
Dread :: Dread (a.) Inspiring with reverential fear; awful' venerable; as, dread sovereign; dread majesty; dread tribunal..
Horrisonous :: Horrisonous (a.) Sounding dreadfully; uttering a terrible sound.
Russophobia :: Russophobia (n.) Morbid dread of Russia or of Russian influence.
Bete Noire :: Bete noire () Something especially hated or dreaded; a bugbear.
Shrug :: Shrug (n.) A drawing up of the shoulders, -- a motion usually expressing dislike, dread, or doubt..
Terrible :: Terrible (a.) Adapted or likely to excite terror, awe, or dread; dreadful; formidable..
Dreadly :: Dreadly (a.) Dreadful.
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