Apprehension
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Apprehension [ap-ri-hen-shuhn]

NOUN

NOUN

  • Anticipation of some misfortune in the future.

  • Fear of future evil.

  • Seizure by legal process.

Example

"She was feeling nervous due to an atmosphere of apprehension around her."

"The apprehension of criminals is very much necessary."

Synonyms

Alarm, Disquiet, Doubt, Dread, Booking, Capture, Awareness, Perception

Antonyms

Belief, Calm, Calmness, Certainty, Liberation, Release, Ignorance, Misunderstanding