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chill vs dread

dread vs chill

chill and dread both are nouns.

chill is not an adjective while dread is an adjective.

chill and dread both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
chill Yes No Yes No
dread Yes Yes Yes No
As nouns, dread is a hypernym of chill; that is, dread is a word with a broader meaning than chill:
  • chill: a sudden numbing dread
  • dread: fearful expectation or anticipation
Other hypernyms of chill include apprehension, apprehensiveness.
chill (noun) dread (noun)
coldness due to a cold environment fearful expectation or anticipation
a sudden numbing dread
an almost pleasurable sensation of fright
a sensation of cold that often marks the start of an infection and the development of a fever
chill (adjective) dread (adjective)
causing fear or dread or terror
chill (verb) dread (verb)
loose heat be afraid or scared of; be frightened of
make cool or cooler
depress or discourage
Difference between chill and dread

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