Feared profoundly (7)

I believe the answer is:

dreaded

(Other definitions for dreaded that I've seen before include "Anticipated with fear" , "Regarded with great apprehension" , "Was fearful of" , "Greatly feared" .)

I've seen this clue in The Times.

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