dread
dread
strong fearful expectation
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dread with Russian translation
dread usage examples
Чувство сильного страха наполнило её перед собеседованием.
A sense of dread filled her before the interview.
Он говорил о поездке, и в его голосе слышался сильный страх.
He spoke about the trip with dread in his voice.
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dread belongs to the topic "Emotions and Feelings". Start with a short 7-word set so the word is easier to remember in context.
dread synonyms
What's the difference between dread / fear / terror / anxiety / panic / horror
He felt a sudden fear when he heard the noise.
extreme, overwhelming fear often linked with threat or violence
The hostages were held in terror for days.
She suffered from anxiety before public speaking.
There was panic as people rushed for the exits.
intense fear often mixed with shock, disgust, or revulsion
She watched the footage in horror.
Her main worry was that she wouldn't finish in time.
an uneasy anticipation or fear about a future event; more reserved/formal
There was some apprehension about the political changes.
a strong feeling that something bad will happen; literary/evocative
He had a foreboding that the trip would go wrong.
nervous apprehension or hesitation about something about to happen
She approached the stage with some trepidation.
a vague sense of discomfort or anxiety, less intense than fear
There was an unease among the staff about the decision.
a feeling of doubt, hesitation, or concern about a plan or outcome
I have misgivings about the project's feasibility.
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How to pronounce dread and what this word means
dread means dread. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.
how to pronounce dread
/drɛd/
dread translation
dread
dread examples
A sense of dread filled her before the interview.
dread transcription
/drɛd/, /ˈdrɛd/
Questions about this word
dread meaning: what does it mean?
strong fearful expectation
dread pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?
dread is pronounced as /drɛd/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.
dread definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?
A sense of dread filled her before the interview. Translation: Чувство сильного страха наполнило её перед собеседованием.
Is dread part of Emotions and Feelings vocabulary?
Yes, dread can be learned in the Emotions and Feelings topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
Is dread part of Family and Relationships vocabulary?
Yes, dread can be learned in the Family and Relationships topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
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