apprehending
ap-pre-hend-ing
verb (present participle)
Anticipating something with anxiety or fear.
"He was apprehending the difficult exam results nervously."
verb (present participle)
The act of catching and arresting a criminal.
"Police were apprehending the suspect after a long chase."
verb (present participle)
Grasping or understanding something intellectually or perceptually.
"She was apprehending the complex theory with ease."
Thesaurus
Synonyms: grasp, dig, comprehend, savvy, compass, grok, apprehend, get the picture, arrest, collar, nail, pick up