Apprehension and Impression

Apprehension

Apprehension noun - Suspicion or fear of future harm or misfortune.

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

Impression

Impression noun - Something imagined or pictured in the mind.
Usage example: had a vague impression that the guide would be female

Apprehension is a synonym for impression in feeling topic. Sometimes you can use "Apprehension" instead a noun "Impression", if it concerns topics such as idea.

How words are described

similar similar apprehension similar impression
initial initial apprehension initial impression
strong strong apprehension strong impression
big big apprehension big impression
Other adjectives: great, major.
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