79 entries under apprehension topic. ×

27
hesitation(noun, verb, trouble, concern, delay)
26
misgiving(noun, trouble, feeling, worry, concern)
25
scruple(noun, trouble, feeling, worry, concern)
20
doubt(noun, trouble, concern, delay, distress)
17
compunction(noun, verb, feeling, worry, concern)
16
suspicion(noun, trouble, feeling, concern, difficulty)
16
uncertainty(noun, difficulty, anxiety, confusion, doubt)
15
fear(noun, difficulty, distress, anxiety, confusion)
12
remorse(noun, worry, concern, distress, anxiety)
12
mistrust(noun, trouble, concern, delay, difficulty)
12
distrust(noun, trouble, concern, difficulty, anxiety)
12
queasiness(noun, anxiety, doubt, hatred, nervousness)
12
reluctance(noun, delay, difficulty, anxiety, weakness)
9
worry(noun, verb, trouble, concern, distress)
9
hesitancy(noun, verb, trouble, concern, delay)
8
skepticism(noun, trouble, concern, delay, difficulty)
6
disquiet(noun, trouble, worry, concern, difficulty)
6
dread(noun, distress, anxiety, doubt, fear)
6
penitence(noun, worry, concern, distress, anxiety)
5
funny feeling(noun, expression, feeling, idea, uncertainty)
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