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apprehension vs chill

chill vs apprehension

apprehension and chill both are nouns.

apprehension is not a verb while chill is a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
apprehension Yes No No No
chill Yes No Yes No
As nouns, chill is a hyponym of apprehension; that is, chill is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than apprehension:
  • apprehension: fearful expectation or anticipation
  • chill: a sudden numbing dread
apprehension (noun) chill (noun)
the act of apprehending (especially apprehending a criminal) coldness due to a cold environment
the cognitive condition of someone who understands a sudden numbing dread
painful expectation an almost pleasurable sensation of fright
fearful expectation or anticipation a sensation of cold that often marks the start of an infection and the development of a fever
apprehension (verb) chill (verb)
loose heat
make cool or cooler
depress or discourage
Difference between apprehension and chill

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