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Meaning of dreaden | Babel Free

Verb CEFR B1

Definitions

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

transitive

Examples

“The constant fear of leopards Creeping into parhaos, dreadens me, Whims of weather, and a risky life.”
“What is that hidden factor that dreadens human beings to such a great extent? How can we safeguard ourselves against it?”
“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; […]”
“As a result of this Yellow fever Board, very few people living today have any knowledge of this dreadening disease.”
“She couldn't hear me. The dreadening vision of her death pushed me to my limit.”

CEFR level

B1
Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B1 vocabulary — intermediate level.
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