apprehend - Similar and Opposite Words

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Here are the synonyms for apprehend , a list of similar words for apprehend from our thesaurus that you can use

Verb

get the meaning of something

Synonyms

• apprehend
• compass
• comprehend
• dig
• get the picture
• grasp
• grok
• savvy

More generic

• understand

More specific

• catch on
• cotton on
• digest
• figure
• get it
• get onto
• get wise
• intuit
• latch on
• tumble
• twig

Verb

take into custody

Synonyms

• apprehend
• arrest
• collar
• cop
• nab
• nail
• pick up

More generic

• clutch
• prehend
• seize

Verb

anticipate with dread or anxiety

Synonyms

• apprehend
• quail at

More generic

• anticipate
• look for
• look to

Related

• dread
• fear

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