dread
//drɛd//
Verb
dreadInfinitive
dreadPresent tense
dreadedPast tense
dreadedPast participle
dreadingPresent participle
dreadsThird-person singular
1
To anticipate with great fear or apprehension.
I dread going to the dentist.
2
To be reluctant to do or face something unpleasant.
I dread going to the dentist.
Noun
dreadSingular
dreadsPlural
1
Great fear or apprehension, especially of something that may happen.
She felt a sense of dread before the exam results were announced.
2
A person or thing regarded with fear or awe.
The strict teacher was the dread of every student in the school.
Adjective
dreadCanonical form
1
Causing fear or terror; dreadful.
The dread monster appeared from the dark forest.
2
Regarded with awe; greatly revered.
The dread sovereign commanded respect from all who entered the throne room.