prehens

seized hold of

Usage

  • reprehensible

    If you think a type of behavior or idea is reprehensible, you think that it is very bad, morally wrong, and deserves to be strongly criticized.

  • misapprehension

    A misapprehension is a misunderstanding or false impression that you are under, especially concerning another person's intentions towards you.

  • apprehensive

    When you are apprehensive about a future event, you are nervous or fearful about it.

  • prehensile

    A prehensile tail on an animal is able to grasp or hold on to things by wrapping around them.

  • apprehension

    fearful expectation or anticipation

  • comprehensible

    capable of being comprehended or understood

  • comprehension

    an ability to understand the meaning or importance of something (or the knowledge acquired as a result)

  • comprehensive

    including all or everything

  • incomprehensible

    incapable of being explained or accounted for

  • reprehension

    an act or expression of criticism and censure

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