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Dread

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Definition

To feel anxious or worried about something that might happen.

Synonyms & similar words

dreadful direful fearsome horrific fearful dire awful apprehension horrendous terrible dreaded fear apprehensiveness frightening fear worry apprehension dismay horror panic terror unease anxiety discomfort disquiet foreboding fright misgiving nightmare phobia revulsion terrorize trepidation alarm

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