dread

dread
dread1 [dred] v
[: Old English; Origin: drAdan]
[T]
to feel anxious or worried about something that is going to happen or may happen
I've got an interview tomorrow and I'm dreading it.
dread doing sth
I'm dreading going back to work.
dread sb doing sth
Tim dreaded his parents finding out.
dread (that)
I'm dreading that I'll be asked to make a speech.
dread the thought/prospect of (doing) sth
He dreaded the prospect of being all alone in that house.
I dread to think what will happen if they get elected (=I think it will be very bad) .
dread 2
dread2 n
[singular, U]
a strong fear of something that is going to happen or may happen
dread of (doing) sth
the dread of losing those we love
with dread
Bernice looked with dread at the end of the passage.
The prospect of flying filled me with dread .
She lives in dread of (=is continuously very afraid of) the disease returning.

Dictionary of contemporary English. 2013.

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