Causing Dread Crossword Clue

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Updated: October 10, 2023

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	adjective • offensive or even (of persons) malicious adverb • used as intensifiers adjective satellite • exceptionally bad or displeasing • causing fear or dread or terror • inspired by a feeling of fearful wonderment or reverence • extreme in degree or extent or amount or impact • inspiring awe or admiration or wonder
	36%	5		Causing terror
	noun • fearful expectation or anticipation adjective satellite • causing fear or dread or terror verb • be afraid or scared of; be frightened of
	35%	9		Causing extreme dread
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New York Times09 Sep 1987	Down 24
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