dread

B2
Pronunciation
/dɹɛd/
Noun
7 definition(s)
1 Definition

Great fear in view of impending evil; fearful apprehension of danger; anticipatory terror.

Example Sentences
  • my visit to the doctor is filling me with dread
2 Definition

Reverential or respectful fear; awe.

3 Definition

Somebody or something dreaded.

4 Definition

A person highly revered.

5 Definition

Fury; dreadfulness.

6 Definition

A Rastafarian.

7 Definition

(chiefly in the plural) dreadlock

Verb
4 definition(s)
1 Definition

To fear greatly.

2 Definition

To anticipate with fear.

Example Sentences
  • I'm dreading getting the results of the test, as it could decide my whole life.
3 Definition

To be in dread, or great fear.

4 Definition

To style (the hair) into dreadlocks.

Adjective
2 definition(s)
1 Definition

Terrible; greatly feared.

2 Definition

Awe-inspiring; held in fearful awe.