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• Adjetivo usado para descrever algo que causa grande medo, ansiedade ou terror; também pode indicar algo extremamente desagradável ou intenso.

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.

   Temível

   • 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.

   Sinônimosalarmingawfuldiredreadeddreadfulfearsomefrighteninghorribleterribleterrifying

   Antônimoscomfortingreassuringwelcome

• Substantivo que designa um sentimento intenso de medo, apreensão ou angústia diante de algo que vai acontecer ou que pode acontecer.

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.

   Medo intenso

   • 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.

   Sinônimosalarmangstanxietyapprehensionfearforebodinghorrorpanicterrortrepidation

   Antônimosassurancebraverycalmnessconfidencecourage

2. Awe or reverenceC1formal

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

   Temor reverencial

   • 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.

   Sinônimosawefearreverencevenerationwonder

   Antônimoscontemptdisrespectirreverence

• Verbo usado para expressar medo intenso ou grande apreensão em relação a algo que está por acontecer ou que se teme enfrentar.

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.

   Temer

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

   Sinônimosapprehendfearquail atshrink from

   Antônimosanticipateawaitexpectwelcome

2. Dislike intenselyB2informal

   To strongly dislike or be reluctant to do something.

   Detestar profundamente

   • 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.

   Sinônimosabhorabominatedetestexecratehateloathe

   Antônimosenjoylikeloverelishwelcome