apprehension
19 points
English
12 letters
Uncommon
Commonness #25,035
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Definitions
noun
fearful expectation or anticipation
Definition: WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.
Pronunciation
/ˌæpɹɪhˈɛnʃʌn/ · 4 syllables · CMUdict (BSD-3-Clause)
Word forms
plural apprehensions
Forms from WordNet 3.1 morphology — every form attested in the dictionary.
Synonyms
the cognitive condition of someone who understands
painful expectation
fearful expectation or anticipation
Synonyms grouped by meaning — WordNet 3.1 (Princeton University).
Rhymes
attentionmentiontensionconventioninventionpensiondimensiondetentionextensioninterventionsuspensionpreventionascensioncomprehensioncontentionhypertension
More rhymes → · rhymes from CMUdict (BSD-3-Clause)
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