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apprehension

/,æprɪ'hɛnʃən/

Synonyms of apprehension Antonyms of apprehension Examples of apprehension Usage of apprehension Parts of apprehension Definition that contains apprehension Words sounding like apprehension Explanation of apprehension

noun
fearful expectation or anticipation
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"the student looked around the examination room with apprehension"

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apprehensiveness dread

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fearfulness fear fright
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painful expectation
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misgiving

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prospect expectation outlook
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the act of apprehending (especially apprehending a criminal)
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arrest catch collar pinch taking into custody

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capture gaining control seizure
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the cognitive condition of someone who understands
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discernment savvy understanding

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knowing