APPREHENSION


Meaning of APPREHENSION in English

transcription, транскрипция: [ æprɪhenʃ(ə)n ]

( apprehensions)

1.

Apprehension is a feeling of fear that something bad may happen. ( FORMAL )

It reflects real anger and apprehension about the future...

I tensed every muscle in my body in apprehension.

= worry

N-VAR

2.

The apprehension of someone who is thought to be a criminal is their capture or arrest by the police. ( FORMAL )

...information leading to the apprehension of the alleged killer.

N-UNCOUNT : oft N of n

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