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dreaden

verb

Etymology

From dread (noun) + -en (verbal suffix).

  1. inherited from *andarādan✻
  2. inherited from drǣdan — “to fear, dread”
  3. inherited from dreden
  4. formed as dreaden — “dread + -en”

Definitions

  1. To bring about or fill with fear or dread

    To bring about or fill with fear or dread; make dreaded or dreadful.

    • The constant fear of leopards Creeping into parhaos, dreadens me, Whims of weather, and a risky life.
    • What is that hidden factor that dreadens human beings to such a great extent? How can we safeguard ourselves against it?
    • I cannot hear what you say, And I try to lift my hand. As a bloody vision dreadens The spirit, coiled snakes Dancing on the village idol Make me numb and pale; […]

The neighborhood

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sense glosses and etymology drawn from English Wiktionary · source · CC-BY-SA