A malignant supernatural influence produced by the evil eye. / A response to something characterized by staring, an inability to move or intervene, and feelings of dread.

plural of dread fascination

(object-oriented programming, humorous) The diamond problem.

plural of dreaded diamond

A person that has been harmed by something becomes more cautious about it.

Alternative form of a burnt child dreads the fire

In a dreadful manner. / (dated) Exceptionally, eminently, very much.

Archaic spelling of dreadful.

Resembling or characteristic of a penny dreadful.

superlative form of dreadful: most dreadful