1. anxiety or fear that something bad or unpleasant will happen
2. the action of arresting someone
Usage: formal; legal
3. understanding or grasp of something
Usage: formal

Examples

• She felt a growing apprehension about the job interview.
• His apprehension about flying made him choose to drive instead.
• The police announced the apprehension of the suspect.
• The criminal’s apprehension occurred after a brief chase.
• Her quick apprehension of complex concepts impressed her teachers.
• The student’s apprehension of the material was evident in his answers.
• There was widespread apprehension about the economic changes.