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apprehended

[/ˌæprɪˈhɛndɪd/]
verb
apreendido
1. arrested or taken into custody by law enforcement
The suspect was apprehended at the airport.
O suspeito foi apreendido no aeroporto.
2. understood or grasped intellectually
She apprehended the complexity of the situation.
Ela compreendeu a complexidade da situação.
3. felt or sensed with anxiety or fear
He apprehended danger in the darkness.
Ele pressentiu perigo na escuridão.
NYC Slang
busted, collared, picked up (for arrest meaning)
Synonyms
arrestedcapturedseizedunderstoodgraspedsensedfelt
Antonyms
releasedfreedescapedmisunderstoodignored

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
apreendido
Standard usage in both legal and intellectual contexts
Rio de Janeiro
apreendido
Common in law enforcement contexts
São Paulo
apreendido
Used in formal and business contexts
Portugal
apreendido
Standard usage; also 'apercebido' for sensing meaning

Related Idioms & Phrases

apprehend the gravity of
apprehend at first sight
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