Dread and Daring

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Dread noun - The emotion experienced in the presence or threat of danger.

Usage example: we were filled with dread when we saw the rapids we would be rafting down

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Daring is an antonym for dread.

Nearby Words: dreadful, dreadfully, dreaded, dreading, dreader

Daring noun - Strength of mind to carry on in spite of danger.

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Dread is an antonym for daring.

Nearby Words: dare, daringly, dared

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