Synonyms for

Apprehension

Verb / ˌæprɪˈhenʃʌn / Another word for apprehension — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Apprehension means anxiety or fear about the future.

Synonyms & similar words

dread understanding misgiving catch collar pinch savvy takingintocustody arrest discernment apprehensiveness anxiety fear dread unease worry concern nervousness trepidation panic terror horror consternation alarm fright appallment disquiet misgiving foreboding doubt suspicion

Example sentences

  1. I felt a sense of apprehension when I heard the loud noise.
  2. Her apprehension about the storm made her stay indoors.
  3. The apprehension he felt about the dentist made him avoid going.
  4. The children looked at each other with apprehension as the teacher handed out the test.
  5. The apprehension of the robber was a relief to the town.

Quotes

  • Anxiety is the handmaiden of creativity.
  • The fear of death is the beginning of slavery.
  • The only thing we have to fear is fear itself.

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