dreaded

Definition of dreadednext
past tense of dread

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for dreaded
feared
Verb
  • But Felder also feared that the attack would provoke unprecedented violence against Palestinians, and believed that being Jewish required adhering to certain moral precepts.
    Eyal Press, New Yorker, 30 Mar. 2026
  • Memory stocks — Shares built on Friday’s slight rebound in these names after a major sell-off in the stocks due to Google research that investors feared could preview a slowdown in chip demand.
    Davis Giangiulio, CNBC, 30 Mar. 2026
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“Dreaded.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dreaded. Accessed 5 Apr. 2026.

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