Antonyms for dread

Grammar : Adj, noun, verb

Spell : dred

Phonetic Transcription : drɛd

Definition of dread

Origin : late 12c., a shortening of Old English adrædan, contraction of ondrædan "counsel or advise against," also "to dread, fear, be afraid," from on- "against" + rædan "to advise" (see read (v.)). Cognate of Old Saxon andradon, Old High German intraten. Related: Dreaded; dreading. As a noun from 12c.

adj horrible, terrifying
noun fear
verb anticipate with horror

Example sentences :

There is one stream which I dread my inability to stem—it is the tide of Popular Opinion.
Extract from : « The Grand Old Man » by Richard B. Cook

I dread to go down, said she, with so determined an answer: they will have no patience with me.
Extract from : « Clarissa, Volume 1 (of 9) » by Samuel Richardson

We do not dread, rather do we welcome, their progress in education and industry.
Extract from : « United States Presidents' Inaugural Speeches » by Various

He passed his hand across his damp forehead, for he felt faint with dread.
Extract from : « Viviette » by William J. Locke

I cannot remember the time when a dread of one kind or another was not in the air.
Extract from : « The Conquest of Fear » by Basil King

Millions of people must regulate their lives in fear of these dread visitors.
Extract from : « The Conquest of Fear » by Basil King

The dread of French domination seems to have haunted him like a nightmare.
Extract from : « Biographical Sketches » by Nathaniel Hawthorne

The dread was like a malign invisible presence, never leaving me.
Extract from : « The Conquest of Fear » by Basil King

I am in dread lest my uncle should call here before I get away.
Extract from : « Life in London » by Edwin Hodder

She must communicate the dread defiling fact with her own lips!
Extract from : « Weighed and Wanting » by George MacDonald

Synonyms for dread

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