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

“my visit to the doctor is filling me with dread”

Reverential or respectful fear; awe.

Somebody or something dreaded.

To fear greatly.

To anticipate with fear.

“I'm dreading getting the results of the test, as it could decide my whole life.”

To be in dread, or great fear.

Terrible; greatly feared.

Awe-inspiring; held in fearful awe.