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apprehension

/ˌæprɪˈhɛnʃən/ /ˌæprɪˈhɛnʃən/
noun
GeneralPsychology
  1. 1 endişe, kaygı, tedirginlik countable or uncountable

Definition (English)

Worry or fear that something bad or unpleasant will happen.

Example Sentences

  1. She felt a sense of apprehension about the upcoming exam.
    Yaklaşan sınavla ilgili bir endişe duyuyordu.
  2. His apprehension grew as he waited for the results.
    Sonuçları beklerken tedirginliği arttı.
FormalLaw
  1. 1 yakalama uncountable

Definition (English)

The act of catching and arresting someone.

Example Sentences

  1. Police are working towards the apprehension of the suspects.
    Polis, şüphelilerin yakalanması için çalışıyor.
  2. The reward led to the quick apprehension of the thief.
    Ödül, hırsızın kısa sürede yakalanmasını sağladı.

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feel apprehensionexpress apprehensionshow apprehensionapprehension aboutapprehension overgrowing apprehension