apprehension
/ˌæprɪˈhɛnʃən/
noun
- Anxiety or fear that something bad or unpleasant will happen.
- The dark clouds filled the hikers with apprehension about the weather.
- His apprehension about the surgery was understandable.
- She felt a sense of apprehension before her job interview.
- The act of arresting or taking someone into custody.
- The police officer was commended for the swift apprehension of the robber.
- The suspect's apprehension ended a week-long manhunt.
- The apprehension of the fugitive took place at dawn.
- Understanding or grasp of an idea or concept.
- Her quick apprehension of the problem impressed the team.
- The book requires a basic apprehension of history.
- The student showed a clear apprehension of the mathematical principle.