Apprehension and Concern

Apprehension

Apprehension noun - Suspicion or fear of future harm or misfortune.
Usage example: the hikers entered the dark cave with a great deal of apprehension

Concern is a synonym for apprehension in anxiety topic. In some cases you can use "Concern" instead a noun "Apprehension".

Concern

Concern noun - An uneasy state of mind usually over the possibility of an anticipated misfortune or trouble.
Usage example: the recent crime wave has caused a great deal of concern in the neighborhood

Apprehension is a synonym for concern in anxiety topic. You can use "Apprehension" instead a noun "Concern", if it concerns topics such as interest.

Nearby Words: concerned, concerning, concernment

How words are described

initial initial apprehension initial concern
actual actual apprehension actual concern
big big apprehension big concern
great great apprehension great concern
Other adjectives: major, mere, slightest.
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