Apprehension
/æp.ɹɪˈhɛn.ʃən/
Scrabble:19 ptsWWF:22 pts12 letters
Definition of Apprehension
noun
- The physical act of seizing or taking hold of (something); seizing.
- The act of seizing or taking by legal process; arrest.
- Perception; the act of understanding using one's intellect without affirming, denying, or passing any judgment
- Opinion; conception; sentiment; idea.
- The faculty by which ideas are conceived or by which perceptions are grasped; understanding.
Anagrams of Apprehension
No exact anagrams found for "apprehension". This word has a unique letter combination.
+1 Letter Anagrams
Words formed by adding one letter to "apprehension" and rearranging:
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Letter Values
a1
p3
p3
r1
e1
h4
e1
n1
s1
i1
o1
n1
Total: 19 Scrabble points
Rhymes With Apprehension
Word Validity & Sources
SOWPODS (International Scrabble): Valid
TWL (US/Canada Scrabble): Valid
Words With Friends: Valid
Last verified: December 2024
Dictionary data sourced from SOWPODS (178,691 words), combining TWL (Tournament Word List) and the Collins Scrabble Words dictionary. Definitions from Free Dictionary API and Wordnik.
About the Word "Apprehension"
Apprehension is a 12-letter word that scores 19 points in Scrabble and 22 points in Words With Friends.
Using "Apprehension" in Word Games
When playing Scrabble or Words With Friends, "apprehension" is a high-scoring word.