1. apprehension

noun. ['ˌæprɪˈhɛnʃən'] fearful expectation or anticipation.

Rhymes with Apprehension

• comprehension
• condescension
• reinvention
• hypotension
• hypertension
• suspension
• prevention
• pretension
• extension
• convention
• contention
• retention
• laurentian
• invention
• dissension
• dimension
• detention
• attention
• ascension
• tension
• pension
• mention
• henschen
• gentian

Sentences with apprehension

1. Noun, singular or mass
Entering a foreign language class on the first day of school can be mixed with excitement and apprehension.

2. apprehension

noun. ['ˌæprɪˈhɛnʃən'] the cognitive condition of someone who understands.

3. apprehension

noun. ['ˌæprɪˈhɛnʃən'] painful expectation.

4. apprehension

noun. ['ˌæprɪˈhɛnʃən'] the act of apprehending (especially apprehending a criminal).