apprehension
noun
ADJ. considerable, great, growing | sudden
VERB + APPREHENSION be filled with, be full of, feel They were filled with apprehension as they approached the building.| express, show | overcome | cause The change in the law has caused apprehension among many people.| allay How can I allay your apprehensions?
APPREHENSION + VERB grow There were still areas of doubt and her apprehension grew.
PREP. with ~ School reports are always received with some apprehension.| ~ about/over her apprehension about being in hospital| ~ at She felt some apprehension at the thought of seeing him again.| ~ for There is great apprehension for the future.
PHRASES a feeling/look of apprehension
