Apprehension

Synonyms of apprehension

• fear
• anxiety
• dread

Antonyms of apprehension

• calmness
• confidence
• assurance

Collocations of apprehension

deep apprehension

Frequency: 70 %

She felt a deep apprehension about the upcoming exam.

sense of apprehension

Frequency: 60 %

There was a sense of apprehension in the air as they waited for the results.

feeling of apprehension

Frequency: 55 %

The feeling of apprehension lingered long after the meeting ended.

nervous apprehension

Frequency: 50 %

She couldn't shake off the nervous apprehension before her presentation.

growing apprehension

Frequency: 45 %

There was a growing apprehension among the team as the deadline approached.

Idiomatic Expressions for apprehension

• Phrase: apprehension of danger
  Meaning: understanding or awareness of potential harm or risk
  Usage: The hikers had a sense of apprehension of danger as they approached the steep cliff.