dread

• Adjectif utilisé pour décrire quelque chose qui inspire une peur intense, une angoisse ou une terreur.

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.

   qui inspire la crainte

   • 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.

   Synonymesalarmingawfuldiredreadeddreadfulfearsomefrighteninghorribleterribleterrifying

   Antonymescomfortingreassuringwelcome

• Nom désignant un sentiment de peur intense, d'appréhension ou d'anxiété face à quelque chose qui doit se produire ou qui pourrait se produire.

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

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1. Great fear or apprehensionB2formal

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

   Crainte intense ou appréhension

   • 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.

   Synonymesalarmangstanxietyapprehensionfearforebodinghorrorpanicterrortrepidation

   Antonymesassurancebraverycalmnessconfidencecourage

2. Awe or reverenceC1formal

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

   Crainte révérencielle

   • 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.

   Synonymesawefearreverencevenerationwonder

   Antonymescontemptdisrespectirreverence

• Verbe exprimant une forte peur ou appréhension à l'idée que quelque chose se produise, souvent inévitable ou redouté.

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.

   redouter

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

   Synonymesapprehendfearquail atshrink from

   Antonymesanticipateawaitexpectwelcome

2. Dislike intenselyB2informal

   To strongly dislike or be reluctant to do something.

   redouter

   • 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.

   Synonymesabhorabominatedetestexecratehateloathe

   Antonymesenjoylikeloverelishwelcome