DREADS - Definition & Meaning for Kids

Simple definitions and word synonyms for kids.

Meaning 1

Part of speech: Noun

fearful expectation or anticipation

Example: the student looked around the examination room with apprehension

Meaning 2

Part of speech: Verb

be afraid or scared of

Example: be frightened of; I fear the winters in Moscow; We should not fear the Communists!

Synonyms

Apprehension, Dread, Fear, Apprehensiveness

🔗 Related Words

dreadlocks – A related word in the same word family.

dread – A related word in the same word family.

s – A related word in the same word family.

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