dread
verb (used with object)
to fear greatly; be in extreme apprehension of.
dreads
Example Sentences
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But he still dreads the possibility the product of his 25-hectare vineyard in the village of Correns could be declared undrinkable, and that he'd be unable to sell some 90,000 bottles.
From Barron's ● Aug. 6, 2026
Founded in 2012, Carvana made its mark by providing an alternative to the dealership experience that Higginbotham dreads.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 18, 2026
Mullen said she is "constantly worried", fearing that rats will get into her home, and said she dreads every time she has to take the bins out as rats congregate nearby.
From BBC ● Jan. 12, 2026
Ferrara admits she could also just drive to the Nevada city, but she dreads the prospect of a four-hour-plus ride.
From MarketWatch ● Nov. 8, 2025
I think I called the girl with the long dreads and asked her if it could be true.
From "Between the World and Me" by Ta-Nehisi Coates
