The term CRY OF DREAD is used to describe a range of exclamations that are uttered in moments of FEAR, dread, or surprise. These include YIPES (5 letters), YIKES (5 letters), AHA (3 letters), EEK (3 letters), ANGST (5 letters), FEAR (4 letters), OHNO (4 letters), OHOH (4 letters), UHOH (4 letters), and OHGOD (5 letters). These words are often used to express shock, FEAR, or surprise in response to a sudden or unexpected event.