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Apprehension

ˌaprɪˈhɛnʃn

Apprehension definitions

noun

Inflections:

apprehension apprehensions

anxiety or fear that something bad or unpleasant will happen

"he felt sick with apprehension"

Synonyms:
anxiety angst alarm worry uneasiness unease nervousness misgiving disquiet concern agitation restlessness edginess fidgetiness nerves tension trepidation perturbation consternation panic fearfulness dread fear shock horror terror
understanding; grasp

"his first apprehension of such large issues"

Synonyms:
understanding grasp comprehension realization recognition appreciation discernment perception awareness cognizance consciousness penetration
the action of arresting someone

"they acted with intent to prevent lawful apprehension"

Synonyms:
arrest capture seizure catching