Meaning Of Dread

v. t.

To fear in a great degree; to regard, or look forward to, with terrific apprehension.
v. i.

To be in dread, or great fear.
n.

Great fear in view of impending evil; fearful apprehension of danger; anticipatory terror.
n.

Reverential or respectful fear; awe.
n.

An object of terrified apprehension.
n.

A person highly revered.
n.

Fury; dreadfulness.
n.

Doubt; as, out of dread.
a.

Exciting great fear or apprehension; causing terror; frightful; dreadful.
a.

Inspiring with reverential fear; awful' venerable; as, dread sovereign; dread majesty; dread tribunal.