Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
dread
verb/noun
/drɛd/
Definition
A strong feeling of fear or apprehension about something that may happen.
Examples
- He felt a deep dread as the storm approached.
- She dreaded the thought of giving a speech in front of the class.
- There was a sense of dread in the air before the announcement was made.
Meaning
Dread is often experienced when anticipating something unpleasant or frightening.
Synonyms
- fear
- apprehension
- anxiety
- terror
- fright
