Apprehension

/ˌæpɹɪhˈɛnʃən/

/ˌæpɹɪˈhɛnʃən/

Apprehension

the act of apprehending (especially apprehending a criminal)

synonyms : arrest

a feeling of fear or worry that something bad might happen in the future

the cognitive condition of someone who understands

painful expectation

synonyms : misgiving

Examples

1. Our apprehension holds the best clues as to our history.

2. Mandatory apprehension is requested.

3. Last month, apprehensions of undocumented migrants at the U.S. southern border reached their highest total since 2007.

4. And I could see apprehension on them.