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Apprehension (Noun)

Meaning 1

The act of apprehending (especially apprehending a criminal); "the policeman on the beat got credit for the collar".

Classification

Nouns denoting acts or actions.

Synonyms

  • Pinch
  • Catch
  • Arrest
  • Collar
  • Taking Into Custody

Hypernyms

  • Seizure
  • Gaining Control

Related Words

  • Apprehend (verb)

Meaning 2

The cognitive condition of someone who understands; "he has virtually no understanding of social cause and effect".

Classification

Nouns denoting cognitive processes and contents.

Synonyms

  • Understanding
  • Savvy
  • Discernment

Hypernyms

  • Knowing

Hyponyms

  • Comprehension
  • Appreciation
  • Insight
  • Hold
  • Hindsight
  • Grasping
  • Brainwave
  • Recognition
  • Smattering
  • Self-knowledge
  • Realization

Related Words

  • Apprehend (verb)

Meaning 3

Fearful expectation or anticipation; "the student looked around the examination room with apprehension".

Classification

Nouns denoting feelings and emotions.

Synonyms

  • Apprehensiveness
  • Dread

Hypernyms

  • Fearfulness
  • Fright

Hyponyms

  • Gloominess
  • Boding
  • Somberness
  • Sombreness
  • Premonition
  • Presentiment
  • Pall

Related Words

  • Apprehend (verb)

Meaning 4

Painful expectation.

Classification

Nouns denoting cognitive processes and contents.

Synonyms

  • Misgiving

Hypernyms

  • Prospect
  • Outlook

Related Words

  • Apprehend (verb)
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