apprehension vs dread

apprehension and dread both are nouns.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
apprehension	Yes	No	No	No
dread	Yes	Yes	Yes	No

As nouns, apprehension and dread are synonyms defined as:

Other synonyms of apprehension include apprehensiveness.

apprehension (noun)	dread (noun)
the act of apprehending (especially apprehending a criminal)	fearful expectation or anticipation
the cognitive condition of someone who understands
painful expectation
fearful expectation or anticipation

apprehension (adjective)	dread (adjective)
	causing fear or dread or terror

apprehension (verb)	dread (verb)
	be afraid or scared of; be frightened of