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Dread

/drɛd/noun / verb
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Dread is an overwhelming feeling of fear or apprehension about something unpleasant or dangerous that might occur, often accompanied by a sense of inevitability. In contemporary contexts, it's commonly used to describe the emotional weight of anticipating everyday stresses, like the dread of public speaking, which can influence decision-making and mental health.

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