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Definition apprehension in British English

apprehension noun

noun
/ˌæprɪˈhenʃ(ə)n/
1

a feeling of worry or fear that something bad might happen

Example

Many of us face our retirement with apprehension.

Example

Anja noticed the look of apprehension on his face.

Synonyms and related words
nomophobia fear fright worry concern stress
2

the act of arresting someone

Synonyms and related words
apprehend apprehension arrest
Definition apprehension in British English