apprehender

See also: appréhender

English

Etymology

From apprehend +‎ -er.

Pronunciation

• Rhymes: -ɛndə(ɹ)

Noun

apprehender (plural apprehenders)

1. Agent noun of apprehend; one who apprehends.
   • 1996, Chantal Joubert, Hans Bevers, Schengen Investigated, page 305:

     Depending on the severeness of the crime and the danger of the suspect, the apprehender may apply physical force in order to stop the pursued and proceed to his apprehension.

Translations

one who apprehends

• Portuguese: apreensor m, apreendedor m

Anagrams

• reapprehend