apprehension

• Substantivo que designa um sentimento de ansiedade, medo ou preocupação em relação a algo que está por acontecer, ou o ato de compreender ou captar uma ideia.

A noun referring to a feeling of anxiety, fear, or unease about something that is going to happen, or the act of understanding or grasping an idea.

1. Anxiety or fearB2formal

   A feeling of worry or unease about something that might happen.

   Apreensão

   • She felt a sense of apprehension before the job interview.
   • His apprehension about the surgery was understandable.
   • The students waited with apprehension for their exam results.

   Sinônimosanxietyconcerndisquietdreadfearforebodingmisgivingtrepidationuneaseworry

   Antônimoscalmnesscomposureconfidenceeasereassurance

2. Understanding or comprehensionC1formal

   The act of grasping or understanding an idea or concept.

   Compreensão

   • The philosopher's theory is beyond the apprehension of most people.
   • Her quick apprehension of the problem impressed the team.
   • The course aims to improve students' apprehension of complex texts.

   Sinônimoscognitioncomprehensionconceptiondiscernmentgraspintellectionperceptionunderstanding

3. Arrest or captureC1formal

   The act of seizing or capturing someone, especially by legal authority.

   Prisão

   • The police announced the apprehension of the suspect.
   • The apprehension of the fugitive took place near the border.
   • The warrant led to the swift apprehension of the criminal.

   Sinônimosarrestcapturedetentionseizuretaking into custody