Dread and Fearlessness

Dread

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

Fearlessness is an antonym for dread.

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

Fearlessness

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

Dread is an antonym for fearlessness.

Nearby Words: fear, fearless, fearlessly
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