1. (v. t.) To fear in a great degree; to regard, or look forward to, with terrific apprehension.

2. (v. i.) To be in dread, or great fear.

3. (n.) Great fear in view of impending evil; fearful apprehension of danger; anticipatory terror.

4. (n.) Reverential or respectful fear; awe.

5. (n.) An object of terrified apprehension.

6. (n.) A person highly revered.

7. (n.) Fury; dreadfulness.

8. (n.) Doubt; as, out of dread.

9. (a.) Exciting great fear or apprehension; causing terror; frightful; dreadful.

10. (a.) Inspiring with reverential fear; awful' venerable; as, dread sovereign; dread majesty; dread tribunal.