Apprehension and Presentiment

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

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

Presentiment

Presentiment noun - A feeling that something bad will happen.
Usage example: a nagging presentiment of danger
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Synonyms for Presentiment

Apprehension is a synonym for presentiment in premonition topic. You can use "Apprehension" instead a noun "Presentiment", if it concerns topics such as anticipation, misgiving.

Nearby Word: presentment
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