dread

1. v. t. To fear in a great degree; to regard, or look forward to, with terrific apprehension. Source: opted

2. v. i. To be in dread, or great fear. Source: opted

3. n. Great fear in view of impending evil; fearful apprehension of danger; anticipatory terror. Source: opted

4. n. Reverential or respectful fear; awe. Source: opted

5. n. An object of terrified apprehension. Source: opted

6. n. A person highly revered. Source: opted

7. n. Fury; dreadfulness. Source: opted

8. n. Doubt; as, out of dread. Source: opted

9. a. Exciting great fear or apprehension; causing terror; frightful; dreadful. Source: opted

10. a. Inspiring with reverential fear; awful' venerable; as, dread sovereign; dread majesty; dread tribunal. Source: opted

11. adj. causing fear or dread or terror Source: wordnet

12. n. fearful expectation or anticipation Source: wordnet

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