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dread vs chill

chill vs dread

dread and chill both are nouns.

dread is an adjective but chill is not an adjective.

dread and chill both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
dread Yes Yes Yes No
chill Yes No Yes No
As nouns, chill is a hyponym of dread; that is, chill is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than dread:
  • dread: fearful expectation or anticipation
  • chill: a sudden numbing dread
dread (noun) chill (noun)
fearful expectation or anticipation coldness due to a cold environment
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
dread (adjective) chill (adjective)
causing fear or dread or terror
dread (verb) chill (verb)
be afraid or scared of; be frightened of loose heat
make cool or cooler
depress or discourage
Difference between dread and chill

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