Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

dread-the-moment

Phrase
/drɛd ðə ˈmoʊmənt/
Definition
To feel a deep apprehension or fear about a specific upcoming event or situation.
Examples
  • She dreaded the moment when she would have to confront her boss about the mistake.
  • He always dreaded the moment the clock struck midnight during a horror movie.
  • They dreaded the moment when their favorite show would come to an end.
Meaning
The phrase “dread-the-moment” encapsulates the anxiety or fear one may experience when anticipating something unsettling or unpleasant that is about to happen.
Synonyms
  • fear the occasion
  • anticipate with dread
  • apprehend the time