dread
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Synonyms for dread
fear
Synonyms
- fear
- shrink from
- be anxious about
- flinch from
- cringe at the thought of
- quail from
- shudder to think about
- have cold feet about
- anticipate with horror
- tremble to think about
fear
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Synonyms for dread
to be afraid of
Synonyms
great agitation and anxiety caused by the expectation or the realization of danger
the emotion aroused by something awe-inspiring or astounding
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Synonyms for dread
fearful expectation or anticipation
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