Dreadfulness
Dreadfulness noun - The quality of inspiring intense dread or dismay.
Usage example: the dreadfulness of an oncoming avalanche can scarcely be described
Torment and dreadfulness are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Torment" instead a noun "Dreadfulness".
Torment
Torment noun - A situation or state that causes great suffering and unhappiness.
Dreadfulness and torment are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Dreadfulness" instead a noun "Torment".
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