arrest vs apprehension

apprehension vs arrest

arrest and apprehension both are nouns.

arrest is a verb but apprehension is not a verb.

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

As nouns, arrest and apprehension are synonyms defined as:

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

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

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

arrest (verb)	apprehension (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 arrest and apprehension

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