apprehension
phonetic symbol: / æ̀prɪhénʃən /
apprehension - English Dictionary
[ noun ]
■ the act of apprehending (especially apprehending a criminal)
→
arrest
,
catch
,
collar
,
pinch
,
taking into custody
[ noun ]
■ the cognitive condition of someone who understands
→
discernment
,
savvy
,
understanding
[ noun ]
■ painful expectation
→
misgiving
[ noun ]
■ fearful expectation or anticipation
e.g.)
・the student looked around the examination room with apprehension
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apprehensiveness
,
dread
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