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APPREHENSIONS

(noun)

Definitions

There are 4 meanings of the word Apprehensions.

Apprehensions - as a noun

Fearful expectation or anticipation

Example: "The student looked around the examination room with apprehension"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
apprehensivenessdread7
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
fear7fearfulness17fright13
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

The cognitive condition of someone who understands

Example: "He has virtually no understanding of social cause and effect"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
discernment16savvy14understanding16
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
knowing15
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Painful expectation

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
misgiving16

The act of apprehending (especially apprehending a criminal)

Example: "The policeman on the beat got credit for the collar"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
arrest6catch12collar8pinch12taking into custody

Example Sentences

"Her apprehensions about flying were calmed by the pilot's reassuring words."
"The police officer had apprehensions about the suspect's alibi."
"Despite her apprehensions, she decided to take the job offer."
"His apprehensions about public speaking made him nervous before the presentation."
"I had some apprehensions before going on the roller coaster, but it turned out to be fun."
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Word Game Points

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

APPREHENSIONS has a SCRABBLE points total of 20.

Is APPREHENSIONS a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, apprehensions is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
APPREHENSIONS has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 23.

Is APPREHENSIONS a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, apprehensions is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
APPREHENSIONS has a WORDFEUD points total of 22.

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