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Meaning of apprehender
A person who apprehends someone, especially a law enforcement officer who arrests a suspect.
Etymology of apprehender
The word "apprehender" comes from the Latin "apprehendere", which means "to seize" or "to catch".
The Latin word is a combination of "ad" (meaning "to" or "toward") and "prehendere" (meaning "to seize" or "to grasp").
The word has been used in English since the 15th century to refer to a person who seizes or captures someone.
Synonyms
captor
catcher
arrestor
apprehensor
seizer
grabber
snatcher
detector
discoverer
discloser
expositor
revealer
uncoverer
detector
interceptor
accoster
confronter
asker
questioner
inquirer
investigator
examiner
scrutinizer
observer
watcher
notifier
reporter
informer
whistleblower
denouncer
accuser
arraigner
indicter
prosecutor
pursuer
chaser
hunter
tracker
tracer
follower
tailer
stalker
monitor
supervisor
overseer
guardian
custodian
keeper
warden
jailer
turnkey
Definitions
- A person who seizes or captures someone, typically because they have committed a crime.
- A person who takes someone into custody, especially a law enforcement officer.
- A person who perceives or understands something, such as a situation or a problem.
Usage Examples
- The police officer was an apprehender of criminals and had a reputation for being fearless.
- The detective was a skilled apprehender of evidence and was able to solve the case.
- The teacher was an apprehender of her students' needs and was able to provide individualized support.