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apprehension
[ ap-ri-hen-shuhn ]
noun
- anticipation of adversity or misfortune; suspicion or fear of future trouble or evil.
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- the faculty or act of apprehending or understanding; perception on a direct and immediate level.
- acceptance of or receptivity to information without passing judgment on its validity, often without complete comprehension.
- a view, opinion, or idea on any subject.
- the act of arresting; seizure:
Police apprehension of the burglar was aided by two alert teenagers.
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apprehension
/ ˌæɪˈɛʃə /
noun
- fear or anxiety over what may happen
- the act of capturing or arresting
- the faculty of comprehending; understanding
- a notion or conception
Other Word Forms
- ԴDza··sDz noun
- v·p·sDz noun
- a··sDz noun
- a··sDz noun
Word History and Origins
Origin of apprehension1
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Example Sentences
But uncertainty and apprehension loom large in Pahalgam and it could take several years before a sense of normalcy is restored, local business owners and residents told the BBC.
Since January, a series of food poisonings have raised apprehension about the free meals.
The apprehension he exhibited in his first major league season has been replaced by assertiveness, leading to him terrorizing hitters of whom he used to be overly respectful.
And despite apprehensions in Delhi, Bangladeshi diplomats argue that ties with Pakistan cannot be normalised unless issues related to the 1971 war are resolved.
Some of the recent apprehensions around culture and identity can also be tied to the increase in tourists to Kashmir from other states in India.
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