apprehension
nounHow many syllables in apprehension?
There are 4 syllables in the word apprehension.How to pronounce apprehension:
Definition of apprehension:
- apprehension (noun):
- anxiety or dread
- fearful expectation or anticipation.
- suspicion or fear especially of future evil foreboding
Synonyms for apprehension:
alarm
alarum
anxiety
apprehensiveness
arrest
boding
catch
collar
concern
discernment
disquiet
doubt
dread
fear
fearfulness
foreboding
fright
gloom
gloominess
misgiving
mistrust
pall
pinch
pins and needles
premonition
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Antonyms for apprehension:
absence of feeling
advantage
airiness
aloofness
apathy
aplomb
arrogance
assurance
assuredness
ataraxia
ataraxy
balance
beauty
being
belief
benefit
blessing
bliss
boldness
brashness
bravery
calculation
calm
calm demeanor
calmness
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