Dreaden

verb

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Verb
  1. 1
    To bring about or fill with fear or dread; make dreaded or dreadful. transitive

    "The constant fear of leopards Creeping into parhaos, dreadens me, Whims of weather, and a risky life."

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"The constant fear of leopards Creeping into parhaos, dreadens me, Whims of weather, and a risky life."

Etymology

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

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