apprehension

simple noun18 collocationsAvg. frequency: 7.2

Used to describe a very large amount of anxiety or fear.

Used to describe a significant amount of anxiety or fear.

Indicates that the feeling of fear or anxiety is increasing over time.

Describes a small or minor feeling of anxiety.

Used to specify the subject or cause of the apprehension.

Similar to 'about', it specifies the cause of the apprehension, often used with widespread issues.

Often used with 'the thought of' or 'the prospect of' something causing fear.

A common noun phrase to describe the experience of apprehension.

Similar to 'a feeling of apprehension', emphasizing the awareness of the feeling.

Refers to a facial expression that shows fear or anxiety.

An adverbial phrase describing an action done in a fearful or anxious manner.

The most common and direct way to state that one is experiencing apprehension.

Indicates that something is the reason for the feeling of apprehension.

To communicate one's feelings of anxiety to others, often verbally.

To reveal one's anxiety through actions, behavior, or appearance.

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

Similar to 'be filled with', indicates a state of being dominated by apprehension.

A strong way to say you are experiencing a lot of apprehension.