—v.tr.
1 (foll. by that, or to + infin.) fear greatly.
2 shrink from; look forward to with great apprehension.
3 be in great fear of.
—n.
1 great fear, apprehension, awe.
2 an object of fear or awe.
—adj.
1 dreaded.
2 archaic awe-inspiring, revered.
Etymology: OE adraeligdan, ondraeligdan
Useful english dictionary. 2012.