What is another word for Dreading? - 114 Dreading Synonyms

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According to the Oxford English Dictionary, "dreading" means feeling great anxiety or apprehension about something that may happen.

Merriam-Webster defines "dreading" as feeling intense fear or anxiety about something, especially something in the future.
Cambridge Dictionary describes "dreading" as feeling very worried or frightened about something that may happen.

I'm dreading the exam tomorrow because I didn't study well.
She's dreading the thought of public speaking in front of a large audience.
He's dreading the conversation with his boss about the project failure.
They're dreading the move to a new city because they'll have to leave their friends behind.