Meaning & Definition of word "Dread"
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Dread
/drɛd/
noun:
- 1. great fear or apprehension.
- Example: The news of the storm filled everyone with dread.
- 2. a person or thing that causes fear.
- Example: The dread of failure kept him from taking risks.
verb:
- 1. to anticipate with great apprehension or fear.
- Example: She dreaded the thought of having to speak in front of the crowd.
- 2. to regard with great apprehension.
- Example: He dreaded the upcoming exam and studied late into the night.
Etymology
Middle English dreden, from Old English drēdan; akin to Old Norse dreda.
Common Phrases and Expressions
dread to think:
to be afraid to consider something because it is unpleasant
dread the day:
to anticipate with fear an upcoming event
dreadlocks:
a type of hairstyle that involves hair being twisted into locks
Related Words
afraid:
feeling fear or apprehension
terror:
extreme fear
apprehension:
anxiety or fear about the future
Slang Meanings of dread
Meaning: dread out
Example Sentence: I dread out when I think about the final exam.
Meaning: dreads
Example Sentence: He's rocking some sick dreads.