apprehended

/ˌæprɪˈhɛndɪd/
verb
  1. Past tense of apprehend: to arrest or take into custody by legal authority.
    • Customs officers apprehended the smuggler at the border.
    • The thief was apprehended while trying to escape through the back door.
    • The police apprehended the suspect after a short chase.
  2. Past tense of apprehend: to understand or grasp the meaning of something.
    • He failed to apprehend the seriousness of the situation.
    • The student apprehended the complex theory after some study.
    • She quickly apprehended the main idea of the lecture.
  3. Past tense of apprehend: to anticipate with anxiety or fear.
    • They apprehended the coming storm with dread.
    • The villagers apprehended danger from the approaching army.
    • She apprehended the worst when she heard the news.
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