dread

/dɹɛd/verb

To feel great fear or deep anxiety about something that is going to happen.

Example sentence

“I always dread the first day back at work after a long vacation.”

'Dread doing something' or 'dread the thought of it'. Unlike ordinary fear, dread points at something scheduled and unavoidable.

Related words

terrorA feeling of extreme fear.agonyVery severe pain or suffering.frightA sudden, sharp burst of fear brought on by the unexpected appearance of danger, usually passing quickly.anguishDeep, intense suffering of the body or the mind.horrorA powerful feeling of shock, fear, or disgust.heartbreakIntense sorrow or emotional pain, usually caused by losing someone or being badly disappointed.