v., n., & adj.
--v.tr.
1. (foll. by that, or to + infin.) fear greatly.
2 shrink from; look forward to with great apprehension.
3 be in great fear of.
--n.
1. great fear, apprehension, awe.
2 an object of fear or awe.
--adj.
1. dreaded.
2 archaic awe-inspiring, revered.
Etymology: OE adr{aelig}dan, ondr{aelig}dan