apprehension
noun
anticipation of adversity or misfortune; suspicion or fear of future trouble or evil.
apprehensions
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pluralof apprehension.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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And while those apprehensions are examined in the film, they’re never once investigated from Nikki’s point of view.
From Salon ● Jun. 4, 2026
"A lot of the previous limit on contact seems to be due to Pyongyang's apprehensions about broader contact, which have diminished," Chong told AFP.
From Barron's ● Mar. 12, 2026
But the criminal share of apprehensions has declined as the months have gone on.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jan. 26, 2026
Again, most apprehensions occur along the southern border.
From Los Angeles Times ● Mar. 7, 2025
The sharp edge of his apprehensions blunted by this sudden wealth of worldly possessions.
From "The God of Small Things" by Arundhati Roy
