apprehension

mastery
UK /æp.ɹɪˈhɛn.ʃən/ US /æp.ɹiˈhɛn.ʃən/noun

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Which word is closest in meaning to 'apprehension' in this sentence?

When he told us that a large reward was offered for the murderer's apprehension, I did not in my first consternation understand why.