Definition of dread

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Dread (a.) Inspiring with reverential fear; awful' venerable; as, dread sovereign; dread majesty; dread tribunal..

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Misdread :: Misdread (n.) Dread of evil.
Vehmic :: Vehmic (a.) Of, pertaining to, or designating, certain secret tribunals which flourished in Germany from the end of the 12th century to the middle of the 16th, usurping many of the functions of the government which were too weak to maintain law and order, and inspiring dread in all who came within their jurisdiction..
Horrisonous :: Horrisonous (a.) Sounding dreadfully; uttering a terrible sound.
Dradde :: Dradde (imp.) of Dread.
Hydrophobia :: Hydrophobia (n.) An abnormal dread of water, said to be a symptom of canine madness; hence:.
Dread :: Dread (n.) Fury; dreadfulness.
Photophobia :: Photophobia (n.) A dread or intolerance of light.
Uncouth :: Uncouth (a.) Unfamiliar; strange; hence, mysterious; dreadful; also, odd; awkward; boorish; as, uncouth manners..
Hideous :: Hideous (a.) Frightful, shocking, or offensive to the eyes; dreadful to behold; as, a hideous monster; hideous looks..
Awfulness :: Awfulness (n.) The quality of striking with awe, or with reverence; dreadfulness; solemnity; as, the awfulness of this sacred place..
Horribleness :: Horribleness (n.) The state or quality of being horrible; dreadfulness; hideousness.
Dreadful :: Dreadful (a.) Inspiring awe or reverence; awful.
Formidableness :: Formidableness (n.) The quality of being formidable, or adapted to excite dread..
Awe :: Awe (n.) Dread; great fear mingled with respect.
Aerophoby :: Aerophoby (n.) Dread of a current of air.
Apprehensive :: Apprehensive (a.) Anticipative of something unfavorable' fearful of what may be coming; in dread of possible harm; in expectation of evil.
Shrug :: Shrug (v. i.) To raise or draw up the shoulders, as in expressing dislike, dread, doubt, or the like..
Terrific :: Terrific (a.) Causing terror; adapted to excite great fear or dread; terrible; as, a terrific form; a terrific sight..
Redoubt :: Redoubt (v. t.) To stand in dread of; to regard with fear; to dread.
Dread :: Dread (n.) Reverential or respectful fear; awe.
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