What is another word for apprehension?
141 synonyms foundPronunciation:
[ w_ˈiː_k_m_ˈaɪ_n_d_ɪ_d], [ wˈiːkmˈa͡ɪndɪd], [ wˈiːkmˈaɪndɪd], [ ˌapɹɪhˈɛnʃən], [ ˌapɹɪhˈɛnʃən], [ ˌa_p_ɹ_ɪ_h_ˈɛ_n_ʃ_ə_n]Table of Contents
Similar words for apprehension:- alarm (noun)
- anxiety, fear (noun)
- anxiousness (noun)
- apprehension (noun)
- capture (noun)
- catching and arresting (noun)
- discovery (noun)
- dismay (noun)
- doubt (noun)
- expectation (noun)
- fear (noun)
- ghost (noun)
- idea (noun)
- knowledge (noun)
- understanding (noun)
- worry (noun)
- other synonyms
- consciousness
Definition for Apprehension:
Synonyms for Apprehension:
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- chill.
Other synonyms:
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- breathalyze,
- awe,
- fearfulness,
- phobia.
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- charge.
Paraphrases for Apprehension:
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Forward Entailment
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Noun, singular or mass
fear.
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Noun, singular or mass
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Reverse Entailment
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Noun, singular or mass
trepidation, foreboding.
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Noun, singular or mass
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Independent
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Noun, singular or mass
Apprehending, perception, consternation, Detainment, grasp, incarceration, impression, threat, interdiction.
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Noun, singular or mass
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Other Related
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Noun, singular or mass
concern, anxiety, worry, apprehend, uneasiness, arrest, disquiet, unease, preoccupation, suspicion, hesitation, arresting, dread, understanding, alarm, awe, doubt, confiscation, confusion, scare.
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Noun, singular or mass
Antonyms for Apprehension:
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n.
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anxiety, fear
belief, Imperception, trust, faith, ease, peace, misunderstanding, confidence, certainty, calm, calmness.
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catching and arresting
letting go, liberation, release.
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understanding
ignorance.
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Other antonyms:
easiness, quiet, relief, solace, comfort, contentment, Misperception, content, placidness, consolation, optimism, security, emancipation, excitement, anticipation, discharge, hope, repose, unconcern, hopefulness, quietude.
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anxiety, fear
Homophones for Apprehension:
Hypernym for Apprehension:
n.
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feeling
gloom, gloominess, boding, pall, somberness, trepidation, foreboding, sombreness, chill, premonition, presentiment, suspense.
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feeling
Hyponym for Apprehension:
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feeling
fright, fear, fearfulness.
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feeling