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chill vs apprehension

apprehension vs chill

chill and apprehension both are nouns.

chill is a verb but apprehension is not a verb.

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

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