nounπShareGreat fear in view of impending evil; fearful apprehension of danger; anticipatory terror."my visit to the doctor is filling me with dread"emotionmindChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareReverential or respectful fear; awe."The young villagers regarded the wise old shaman with a mixture of love and dread, respecting his power and ancient knowledge. "mindemotionreligionsoulChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareSomebody or something dreaded."The looming deadline was a dreadful dread for the students. "emotionmindChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA person highly revered."The village elder was held in dread by the community for his wisdom and guidance. "personreligioncultureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareFury; dreadfulness."The survivors spoke of the storm's dread, describing the immense destruction and fear it caused. "emotionmindChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA Rastafarian."The dread, a young man with dreadlocks, was a new student at the school. "culturereligionpersonChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShare(chiefly in the plural) dreadlock"He carefully twisted his hair into thin dreads. "appearancestylecultureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo fear greatly."I dread going to the dentist. "emotionmindsensationChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo anticipate with fear."I dread going to the dentist next week. "mindemotionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo be in dread, or great fear."She dreaded the upcoming history test, fearing she wouldn't do well. "mindemotionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo style (the hair) into dreadlocks."My little brother dreads his hair every Saturday morning. "appearancestylebodyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjectiveπShareTerrible; greatly feared."The upcoming history exam was a dread experience for many students. "emotionattitudemindChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjectiveπShareAwe-inspiring; held in fearful awe."The approaching storm clouds cast a dread atmosphere over the picnic. "emotionmindcharacterattitudeChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading