apprehension

apprehension

n.

1. uneasiness or dread about an upcoming event or the future generally. Also called apprehensiveness.

2. the act or capability of grasping something mentally. Compare comprehension. —apprehend vb. —apprehensible adj. —apprehensive adj.

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