dread

In lang=en terms the difference between shudder and dread

is that shudder is to vibrate jerkily while dread is to be in dread, or great fear.

As nouns the difference between shudder and dread

is that shudder is a shivering tremor while dread is great fear in view of impending evil; fearful apprehension of danger; anticipatory terror.

As verbs the difference between shudder and dread

is that shudder is to shake nervously, as if from fear while dread is to fear greatly.

As an adjective dread is

terrible; greatly feared.

As verbs the difference between escape and dread

is that escape is while dread is to fear greatly.

As a noun dread is

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

As an adjective dread is

terrible; greatly feared.

As verbs the difference between redoubted and dread

is that redoubted is (redoubt) while dread is to fear greatly.

As a noun dread is

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

As an adjective dread is

terrible; greatly feared.

As nouns the difference between dread and phobia

is that dread is great fear in view of impending evil; fearful apprehension of danger; anticipatory terror while phobia is an irrational or obsessive fear or anxiety, usually of or about something particular.

As a verb dread

is to fear greatly.

As an adjective dread

is terrible; greatly feared.

In obsolete terms the difference between dreary and dread

is that dreary is grievous, dire; appalling while dread is fury; dreadfulness.

As a verb dread is

to fear greatly.

As a noun dread is

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

As verbs the difference between dread and distrust

is that dread is to fear greatly while distrust is to put no trust in; to have no confidence in.

As nouns the difference between dread and distrust

is that dread is great fear in view of impending evil; fearful apprehension of danger; anticipatory terror while distrust is lack of trust or confidence.

As an adjective dread

is terrible; greatly feared.

As verbs the difference between dread and daunt

is that dread is to fear greatly while daunt is to discourage, intimidate.

As a noun dread

is great fear in view of impending evil; fearful apprehension of danger; anticipatory terror.

As an adjective dread

is terrible; greatly feared.

In obsolete|lang=en terms the difference between dear and dread

is that dear is (obsolete) dearly; at a high price while dread is (obsolete) fury; dreadfulness.

As adjectives the difference between dear and dread

is that dear is loved; lovable or dear can be severe(ly affected), sore while dread is terrible; greatly feared.

As nouns the difference between dear and dread

is that dear is a very kind, loving person while dread is great fear in view of impending evil; fearful apprehension of danger; anticipatory terror.

As verbs the difference between dear and dread

is that dear is (obsolete) to endear while dread is to fear greatly.

As an adverb dear

is (obsolete) dearly; at a high price.

As verbs the difference between dread and mortified

is that dread is to fear greatly while mortified is (mortify).

As a noun dread

is great fear in view of impending evil; fearful apprehension of danger; anticipatory terror.

As an adjective dread

is terrible; greatly feared.

In transitive terms the difference between hate and dread

is that hate is to dislike intensely or greatly while dread is to fear greatly.

As an adjective dread is

terrible; greatly feared.