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adj
Pertaining to someone or thing that causes great fear in others.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
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Synonyms: dreaded, dread
Antonyms: none provided
adj
Regarded with fear, respect, or reverence.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
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Synonyms: esteemed, respected, worthy, admired, applauded, blessed, distinguished, eminent, feared, gloriful, glorious, honoured, illustrious, priceless, reputable, revered, sacred, treasured, valued, venerated, well-regarded
Antonyms: none provided
adj
Frightened, afraid.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: dialectal, obsolete
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Synonyms: none provided
Antonyms: none provided
verb
simple past and past participle of fear
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: form-of, participle, past
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Synonyms: none provided
Antonyms: none provided
History
From Middle English fard, feard, ferd, ferde, fered, equivalent to fear + -ed.
From Middle English ferd, feerd, fered, equivalent to fear + -ed.
Across languages
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