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Archaic Awe; reverence.
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Fearful or distasteful anticipation. See Synonyms at fear.
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Profound fear; terror.
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Great fear especially in the face of impending evil.
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verb-transitive
Archaic To hold in awe or reverence.
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To anticipate with alarm, distaste, or reluctance: dreaded the long drive home.
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To be in terror of.
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adjective
Causing terror or fear: a dread disease.
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Inspiring awe: the dread presence of the headmaster.
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Causing great fear or anxiety.
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Inspiring awe.
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verb-intransitive
To be very afraid.
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verb
To fear greatly.
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To regard with awe.
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To feel extreme reluctance to meet or face.
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To be apprehensive or fearful.
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