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Dreading

Verb Another word for dreading — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Dreading means feeling anxious or fearful about something that is going to happen.

Synonyms & similar words

dread fear fearing worrying apprehending anticipating fretting agonizing panicking stressing frightening quaking trembling shuddering quivering shivering flinching cowering quailing shrinking shying cringing

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