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1. apprehension
noun. ['ˌæprɪˈhɛnʃən'] fearful expectation or anticipation.
Synonyms
- premonition
- apprehensiveness
- somberness
- foreboding
- gloominess
- sombreness
- pall
- boding
- suspense
- dread
- fright
- gloom
- trepidation
- fear
- fearfulness
- presentiment
Antonyms
- enable
- disagree
- lose
- discontinue
Etymology
- apprehensio (Latin)
- apprehendo (Latin)
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Rhymes with Apprehension
- comprehension
- condescension
- reinvention
- hypotension
- hypertension
- suspension
- prevention
- pretension
- extension
- convention
- contention
- retention
- laurentian
- invention
- dissension
- dimension
- detention
- attention
- ascension
- tension
- pension
- mention
- henschen
- gentian
Sentences with apprehension
1. Noun, singular or mass
Entering a foreign language class on the first day of school can be mixed with excitement and apprehension.
2. apprehension
noun. ['ˌæprɪˈhɛnʃən'] the cognitive condition of someone who understands.
Synonyms
- smattering
- appreciation
- brainwave
- self-knowledge
- understanding
- realisation
- hindsight
- comprehension
- knowing
- hold
- recognition
- insight
- savvy
- brainstorm
- discernment
- grasp
- realization
Antonyms
- depreciation
- unperceptive
- cognizance
- incognizance
Etymology
- apprehensio (Latin)
- apprehendo (Latin)
3. apprehension
noun. ['ˌæprɪˈhɛnʃən'] painful expectation.
Synonyms
- outlook
- misgiving
- expectation
Antonyms
- uninformed
- unintended
- derestrict
- deny
Etymology
- apprehensio (Latin)
- apprehendo (Latin)
4. apprehension
noun. ['ˌæprɪˈhɛnʃən'] the act of apprehending (especially apprehending a criminal).
Synonyms
- pinch
- collar
- taking into custody
- catch
- arrest
- capture
- gaining control
Antonyms
- tasteful
- tasteless
- disapproval
- decrease
Etymology
- apprehensio (Latin)
- apprehendo (Latin)