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dread

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  1. fear                  
 
1. dread \'dred\ vb [ME dreden, fr. OE dr-dan] 1a: to fear greatly  
   archaic  1b: REVERENCE  2: to feel extreme reluctance to meet or face  : to 
   be apprehensive or fearful 
2. dread n 1a: great fear esp. in the face of impending evil  archaic  1b: 
   AWE  2: one causing fear or awe 
3. dread aj 1: causing great fear or anxiety  2: inspiring awe