strongapprehension
nounUK /strɒŋˌæprɪˈhenʃən/
US /strɔːŋˌæprɪˈhenʃən/
A strong feeling that something bad might happen.
She felt strong apprehension before her first day at the new school.
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2. The act of catching or arresting someone.
The strong apprehension of the suspect happened without any trouble.
3. The act of understanding something clearly.
His strong apprehension of the math problem helped him solve it fast.
4. A firm grip or hold on something.
The climber kept a strong apprehension of the rope.