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Synonyms & Similar Words
fears
anxieties
worries
concerns
doubts
misgivings
apprehensiveness
trepidations
qualms
reservations
uncertainties
suspicions
mistrust
unease
nervousness
tension
angst
dread
fearfulness
phobias
aversions
distastes
dislikes
misgivings
scruples
compunctions
remorse
regret
self-doubt
insecurity
instability
Meaning of Apprehensions
The primary meaning of "Apprehensions" refers to feelings of anxiety or fear about something that may happen.
Definitions
- A feeling of anxiety or fear about something that may happen
- * The act of seizing or capturing someone or something
- * The process of coming to understand or perceive something
Etymology of Apprehensions
The word "Apprehensions" originates from the Latin "apprehendere," meaning to seize or capture, and has been used in English since the 15th century to describe the act of seizing or capturing someone or something, as well as feelings of anxiety or fear
Over time, the word's meaning expanded to include the process of coming to understand or perceive something
Example Uses
- The company's financial troubles have raised apprehensions among investors
- * She had apprehensions about traveling alone in a foreign country
- * The police made an apprehension of the suspect after a brief chase
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
reassurances
confidences
certainties
securities
comforts
consolations
solaces
tranquilities
calmness
serenities
peacefulness
composes
steadiness
stabilities
dependabilities
reliabilities
trusts
faiths
convictions
certainties
persuasions