dread

• Прилагательное, используемое для описания чего-то, что вызывает сильный страх, тревогу или ужас.

An adjective used to describe something that causes great fear, apprehension, or terror.

1. Causing great fear or apprehensionB2formal

   Used to describe something that is feared or anticipated with anxiety.

   Ужасный

   • The dread prospect of war hung over the country.
   • She felt a dread sense of foreboding before the exam.
   • The dread news of the accident spread quickly.

   Synonymsalarmingawfuldiredreadeddreadfulfearsomefrighteninghorribleterribleterrifying

   Antonymscomfortingreassuringwelcome

• Существительное, обозначающее чувство сильного страха, опасения или тревоги по поводу того, что должно произойти или может произойти.

A noun referring to a feeling of great fear, apprehension, or anxiety about something that is going to happen or might happen.

uncountable

1. Great fear or apprehensionB2formal

   A feeling of intense fear or anxiety about something that may happen.

   Страх

   • She felt a sense of dread before the exam.
   • He lived in constant dread of losing his job.
   • The thought of the surgery filled her with dread.

   Synonymsalarmangstanxietyapprehensionfearforebodinghorrorpanicterrortrepidation

   Antonymsassurancebraverycalmnessconfidencecourage

2. Awe or reverenceC1formal

   A feeling of deep respect mixed with fear, often for something powerful or sacred.

   Благоговение

   • The ancient temple inspired a sense of dread and wonder.
   • They approached the king with dread and humility.
   • The storm's power filled the sailors with dread.

   Synonymsawefearreverencevenerationwonder

   Antonymscontemptdisrespectirreverence

• Глагол, используемый для выражения сильного страха или опасения по поводу того, что должно произойти.

A verb used to express a feeling of great fear or apprehension about something that is going to happen.

1. Anticipate with fearB2formal

   To feel extremely anxious or fearful about something that is going to happen.

   Страшиться

   • I dread going to the dentist tomorrow.
   • She dreads the thought of public speaking.
   • He dreaded the outcome of the medical test.

   Synonymsapprehendfearquail atshrink from

   Antonymsanticipateawaitexpectwelcome

2. Dislike intenselyB2informal

   To strongly dislike or be reluctant to do something.

   Сильно не любить

   • I dread doing the laundry every weekend.
   • They dread having to wake up early for the meeting.
   • She dreads the long commute to work every day.

   Synonymsabhorabominatedetestexecratehateloathe

   Antonymsenjoylikeloverelishwelcome