trepidate

Etymology

Definitions

1. 1

   To cause to experience trepidation.

   • […] “A little trepidated, if not consternated, they lifted him from his close confinement and put him to bed.”
   • If so, he was now deeply trepidated. He had almost hoped she would not live up to expectations. She might have lost her looks, acquired irritating habits, even proved to be unpleasant. But here she was, still beautiful and charming.
2. 2

   To experience trepidation.

   • It sounded rather appalling to be engaged in a glee for three voices, with two performers such as these; and I trepidated a little as I went up stairs, having previously understood that the great man was already come.
   • I trepidated that evening upon entering their apartment; his wife, we were told, was from that other world, and no one briefed us as to how she would show.

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