to fear in a great degree; to regard, or look forward to, with terrific apprehension.-to be in dread, or great fear.-great fear in view of impending evil; fearful apprehension of danger; anticipatory terror.-reverential or respectful fear; awe.-an object of terrified apprehension.-a person highly revered.-fury; dreadfulness.-doubt; as, out of dread.-exciting great fear or apprehension; causing terror; frightful; dreadful.-inspiring with reverential fear; awful' venerable; as, dread sovereign; dread majesty; dread tribunal.