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There are 4 meanings of the word Apprehending.

Apprehending - as a verb

Get the meaning of something

Example: "Do you comprehend the meaning of this letter?"

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Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Take into custody

Example: "The police nabbed the suspected criminals"

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Anticipate with dread or anxiety

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Apprehending - as a noun

An act by which something is apprehended.

Example Sentences

"The apprehending officer struggled to detain the suspect."
"The apprehending team succeeded in capturing the wanted criminal."
"His apprehending gaze made me nervous."
"The apprehending force was well-prepared for any resistance."
"She had an apprehending look on her face as she entered the haunted house."
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Word Game Points

Is APPREHENDING a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, apprehending is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

APPREHENDING has a SCRABBLE points total of 21.

Is APPREHENDING a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, apprehending is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
APPREHENDING has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 25.

Is APPREHENDING a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, apprehending is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
APPREHENDING has a WORDFEUD points total of 24.

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