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dreaded

/ˈdɹɛdɪd/

Meanings
  • adjective

    Feared greatly or intensely; inspiring fear.

    - "The dreaded monster haunted the children's dreams."
    - "The news of the dreaded disease spread panic in the town."

Rhymes
Words rhyming with dreaded
faded , cadaver , maded , craved
Variants
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dread , dreaded , dreading , dreads
Etymology
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Old English drēad, from drēogan ‘to frighten, intimidate’. Related to drēag ‘fear’.


Trivia
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  1. The term 'dreadnought' was used for the largest and most powerful warships during the late 19th and early 20th centuries.

  2. The phrase 'dreadlocks' refers to matted, interlocking strands of hair, often worn by Rastafarians as a symbol of their spiritual beliefs.

  3. In the Harry Potter series, the Dementors are described as 'dreaded' creatures that feed on human happiness and emotions.


Related Concepts
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  1. Fear: A feeling of anxiety and apprehension caused by the presence or imminence of danger. It is a natural response to a perceived threat and can manifest both emotionally and physically.

  2. Intimidation: The act of making someone fearful or anxious, typically by using threats or displays of power. Intimidation can be used to gain compliance or to deter someone from taking a certain action.


Culture
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The word 'dreaded' has been used extensively in literature and art to depict fearsome creatures, villains, and situations. For instance, in J.R.R. Tolkien's 'The Lord of the Rings', the One Ring is described as 'One Ring to rule them all, One Ring to find them, One Ring to bring them all and in the darkness bind them.' This line illustrates the 'dreaded' power and influence of the ring.

How to Memorize "dreaded"

  1. visualize

    - Visualize a fearsome creature or a villain from a movie or a book that instills a sense of dread. Try to remember the details of its appearance, actions, and the emotions it evokes.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word 'dreaded' with a strong, negative emotion. For example, imagine the feeling of fear when you hear the sound of thunder or the sight of a spider. Remember this association when trying to recall the meaning of the word.

  3. mnemonics

    - Create a mnemonic by associating the word 'dreaded' with a memorable phrase or acronym. For instance, you could remember it as 'Danger Really Exists And Demands Escape' or 'Dreadful Results Emerge And Disaster'.


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