Apprehension has 10 synonyms including dread, discernment, understanding. This page lists all similar and related words with Scrabble and Words With Friends point values.
Each word shows its Scrabble point value. Click any synonym to see its own synonyms and related words.
Words associated with apprehension by meaning or context.
Apprehension contains 12 letters: 5 vowels (A, E, I, O) and 7 consonants (P, R, H, N, S). Here is the frequency breakdown:
Apprehension scores 19 points in Scrabble and 22 points in Words With Friends. High-value letters: H (4 pts). As a 12-letter word, apprehension can help clear tiles from your rack for bonus points. With 5 vowels and 7 consonants, this word has a consonant-heavy letter distribution.
Highest-scoring synonyms you can use instead:
| Word | Scrabble | WWF | Letters |
|---|---|---|---|
| apprehensiveness | 26 | 30 | 16 |
| discernment | 16 | 20 | 11 |
| understanding | 16 | 21 | 13 |
| misgiving | 16 | 21 | 9 |
| savvy | 14 | 15 | 5 |
The most common synonyms for apprehension are dread, discernment, understanding, savvy, arrest. In total, there are 10 words with similar meaning listed on this page.
Apprehension does not have widely recognized antonyms in standard English dictionaries.
Yes, apprehension is a valid Scrabble word worth 19 points. In Words With Friends, it scores 22 points.
Apprehension has 12 letters: 5 vowels (A, E, I, O) and 7 consonants (P, R, H, N, S).