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Term

apprehension n

Apprehension means anxiety or fear about something. Explore the term's definition, IPA/phonetic pronunciation, and usage examples.

Definition of apprehension

  • anxiety or fear about something

Usage examples of apprehension

A sudden noise in the empty house filled him with apprehension, so he checked the locks twice.

She felt apprehension before the surgery because she feared complications.

His apprehension about public speaking made his hands shake.

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