What is another word for dread?
Possible synonyms include apprehension, dreadful, fearsome, direful, fearful.
Synonyms for Dread
Depending on context, synonyms include apprehension, dreadful, fearsome, direful, fearful, terrible.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include direful, terrible, dreadful, fearful, horrific, fearsome.
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Can every synonym replace dread?
No. Check meaning, grammar, tone, and context before replacing dread.
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