nounπShareThe physical act of seizing or taking hold of (something); seizing."The police officer's apprehensions of the fleeing suspect happened quickly, preventing him from escaping. "actionlawpoliceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareThe act of seizing or taking by legal process; arrest."The news reported several apprehensions related to the bank robbery, but no charges have been filed yet. "lawpoliceactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπSharePerception; the act of understanding using one's intellect without affirming, denying, or passing any judgment"The detective listened to the suspect's alibi, his face betraying no judgment, only careful apprehensions of the details. "mindphilosophysensationattitudeChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareOpinion; conception; sentiment; idea."The teacher asked the students to share their apprehensions about the upcoming history exam. "mindattitudesensationChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareThe faculty by which ideas are conceived or by which perceptions are grasped; understanding."My apprehensions about the upcoming exam were high, but my teacher's clear explanations helped me understand the concepts better. "mindphilosophyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareAnticipation, mostly of things unfavorable; dread or fear at the prospect of some future ill.""The student had many apprehensions about taking the difficult math exam." "mindemotionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
