Concern and Dread

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Concern

Concern noun - An uneasy state of mind usually over the possibility of an anticipated misfortune or trouble.
Usage example: the recent crime wave has caused a great deal of concern in the neighborhood
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Dread and concern are semantically related In some cases you can use "Dread" instead a noun "Concern".
Nearby Words: concerned, concerning, concernment

Dread

Dread noun - Suspicion or fear of future harm or misfortune.
Usage example: the dread felt by people awaiting bad news
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Concern and dread are semantically related in fear topic. Sometimes you can use "Concern" instead a noun "Dread".
Nearby Words: dreadful, dreadfully, dreaded, dreading, dreader

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particular particular concern particular dread
initial initial concern initial dread
true true concern true dread
genuine genuine concern genuine dread
Other adjectives: deep, obvious, real, constant, great, social, personal, greater, greatest.

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idea concern idea dread idea
someone concern someone dread someone
end concern end dread end
loss concern loss dread loss
Other words: pie.
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