apprehension vs arrest

arrest vs apprehension

apprehension and arrest both are nouns.

apprehension is not a verb while arrest is a verb.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
apprehension	Yes	No	No	No
arrest	Yes	No	Yes	No

As nouns, apprehension and arrest are synonyms defined as:

apprehension and arrest: the act of apprehending (especially apprehending a criminal)

Other synonyms of apprehension include catch, collar, pinch, taking into custody.

apprehension (noun)	arrest (noun)
the act of apprehending (especially apprehending a criminal)	the act of apprehending (especially apprehending a criminal)
the cognitive condition of someone who understands	the state of inactivity following an interruption
painful expectation
fearful expectation or anticipation

apprehension (verb)	arrest (verb)
	hold back, as of a danger or an enemy; check the expansion or influence of
	take into custody
	attract and fix
	cause to come to an abrupt stop

Difference between apprehension and arrest

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