Apprehension and Doubt

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

Doubt is a synonym for apprehension in anxiety topic. In some cases you can use "Doubt" instead a noun "Apprehension", when it comes to topics like suspicion, uncertainty.

Doubt

Doubt noun - A feeling or attitude that one does not know the truth, truthfulness, or trustworthiness of someone or something.

Apprehension is a synonym for doubt in conviction topic. You can use "Apprehension" instead a noun "Doubt", if it concerns topics such as suspicion, uncertainty, indecision, scepticism.

How words are described

similar similar apprehension similar doubt
initial initial apprehension initial doubt
strong strong apprehension strong doubt
actual actual apprehension actual doubt
Other adjectives: big, great, major, slightest.
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