sense apprehension

Frequency: 6.78.0 per million words

To perceive or become aware of apprehension in someone else or in a situation.

apprehensionVERB + NOUN

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sense

Examples (10)

  • Marisa seemed to sense my growing apprehension.
  • He could sense the apprehension in the room before the big announcement.
  • The teacher immediately sensed the student's apprehension about the difficult exam.
  • As a skilled negotiator, she could easily sense her counterpart's apprehension.
  • I sensed his apprehension when I mentioned the upcoming changes at work.
  • Sensing the crowd's apprehension, the speaker paused to offer some reassurance.
  • Despite his calm expression, the detective sensed a deep apprehension in the witness.
  • Can you sense the apprehension in the air? Something is about to happen.
  • The mother sensed her child's apprehension about starting a new school.
  • Even over the phone, she was able to sense his apprehension regarding the medical results.