apprehension


Definition: Meaning of, apprehension in English to English dictionary.

Pronunciation: / aprɪˈhɛnʃ(ə)n /

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apprehension apprehensions
  1. [uncountable and countable] anxiety about the future, especially about dealing with something unpleasant or difficult [=  anxiety]
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  2. [uncountable] formal the act of apprehending a criminal [=  arrest]
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  3. [uncountable] old-fashioned understanding
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apprehension used in phrases