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dread
great fear of something in the future
In more detail
1. (verb) to fear something that might happen in the future
2. (noun) a strong fear or worry about something that might happen
Examples
- 1. I dread going to the dentist next week.
- 2. She felt a sense of dread when she saw the storm clouds.
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