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- Dictionarydread/drɛd/
verb
- 1. anticipate with great apprehension or fear: "Jane was dreading the party"
- 2. regard with great awe or reverence: archaic "the man whom Henry dreaded as the future champion of English freedom"
noun
- 1. great fear or apprehension: "the thought of returning to London filled her with dread"
- 2. a sudden take-off and flight of a flock of gulls or other birds: "flocks of wood sandpiper, often excitable, noisy, and given to dreads"
adjective
- 1. greatly feared; dreadful: "he was stricken with the dread disease and died"
- 2. regarded with awe; greatly revered: archaic "that dread being we dare oppose"
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2 days ago · Dreadlocks, also known as dreads or locs, are a hairstyle made of rope-like strands of hair. This is done by not combing the hair and allowing it to mat naturally or by twisting it manually. Over time, the hair will form tight braids or ringlets. [1] [2]
2 days ago · Fear of the unknown or irrational fear is caused by negative thinking which arises from anxiety accompanied by a subjective sense of apprehension or dread. [22] Irrational fear shares a common neural pathway with other fears, a pathway that engages the nervous system to mobilize bodily resources in the face of danger or threat.
2 days ago · "Existential angst", sometimes called existential dread, anxiety, or anguish, is a term common to many existentialist thinkers. It is generally held to be a negative feeling arising from the experience of human freedom and responsibility.
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1 day ago · At UC Berkeley, researchers are reimagining how to support freedom of expression online while minimizing the potential for harm. By holding social media companies accountable, building tools to combat online hate speech, and uplifting the survivors of online abuse, they are working to create safer and more welcoming online spaces for everyone.
2 days ago · Most common themes among cohorts included: 1) Mental health concerns: managing anxiety, depression, and existential dread. 2) Physical health: managing long-term effects, daily functioning, and quality of life. 3) Social health: building and maintaining support networks, caregiver support and healthy relationships.
4 days ago · Depression is more often linked with feelings of hopelessness, sadness, and a loss of interest in activities once enjoyed, whereas anxiety tends to involve worry, restlessness, and a sense of fear or dread about future events.
