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dread

 
 
pronunciation:
dred
part of speech: verb
inflections: dreads, dreading, dreaded
definition: When you dread something, you know that it is going to happen and you are not happy about it. Sometimes, you are worried or afraid because of it.
Some people dread going to see the doctor.Keisha's older sister is dreading the end of summer vacation.
synonyms:
fear