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

Examples

• She had serious apprehensions about starting her new job.
• His apprehensions about the surgery kept him awake at night.
• The police reported several apprehensions during the protest.
• The suspect’s apprehension occurred without incident.
• Their apprehensions of the complex theory were surprisingly accurate.
• Students’ apprehensions of the material varied widely.
• Despite her apprehensions, she decided to move forward with the plan.