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apprehension

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apprehension /ˌæprɪˈhɛnʃən/ noun
plural apprehensions
apprehension
/ˌæprɪˈhɛnʃən/
noun
plural apprehensions
Britannica Dictionary definition of APPREHENSION
: fear that something bad or unpleasant is going to happen : a feeling of being worried about the future
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formal : the act of apprehending someone or something: such as
: the act of arresting someone for a crime
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[noncount] somewhat old-fashioned : the act of noticing and understanding something