Meaning of Acrophobia | Babel Free

Definitions

phobia or strong fear of being high above ground level

countable, uncountable

Equivalents

Examples

“You know, being elevated to the position of Chairman has given me rather a bad attack of acrophobia.”

“But it's no place for anyone with acrophobia, what with its myriad drop-offs and switchbacks.”

“You know, acrophobia? I get nervous just standing this close to the edge.”

“Acrophobia describes an intense fear of heights that can cause significant anxiety and panic.”

“The definition of acrophobia is, simply put, a phobia of heights.”

“Acrophobia is an intense fear of heights. If a person has acrophobia, being high up or thinking about heights may cause them to have a panic attack.”

“Acrophobia is a persistent and intense fear of heights. People with acrophobia will experience panic and sudden anxiety in a variety of situations involving heights.”

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