Pronunciation: /drɛd/
noun a feeling of intense fear or apprehension
A1 I feel dread every time I have to go to the dentist.
A2 The children's faces were filled with dread as they approached the haunted house.
B1 The dread of failing the exam kept him up at night.
B2 She couldn't shake off the feeling of dread that something bad was going to happen.
C1 The sense of dread in the room was palpable as they waited for the verdict.
C2 Despite her outward calm, she was consumed by a deep sense of dread about the future.
verb to anticipate with great apprehension or fear
A1 I dread going to the dentist.
A2 She dreads speaking in public.
B1 Many people dread Monday mornings.
B2 He dreads the thought of having to move to a new city.
C1 The team dreaded the upcoming match against the undefeated champions.
C2 The soldiers dreaded the possibility of being sent into battle.
formal The feeling of dread washed over her as she realized she had forgotten her presentation materials.
informal I always feel a sense of dread before going to the dentist.
slang I have such dread about this exam tomorrow, I didn't study at all.
figurative The dread of failure loomed over him like a dark cloud, making it hard to focus on anything else.
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