dreaden
verbEtymology From dread (noun) + -en (verbal suffix).
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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.1946, Snow Balls Of Garhwal, page 67:
- What is that hidden factor that dreadens human beings to such a great extent? How can we safeguard ourselves against it?1972, School Science, volume 10, page 34:
3 more examples
- 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; […]1993, P. S. Joseph, The broken whispers, page 55:
- As a result of this Yellow fever Board, very few people living today have any knowledge of this dreadening disease.2009, B.K. Tyagi, Scientist: A Unique Species and the Backbone of a Nations Economic and Intellectual Prosperity:
- She couldn't hear me. The dreadening vision of her death pushed me to my limit.2011, Hani B. Alhemsi, Eyes of God: