Acrophobia

Quick meaning: Acrophobia is a noun meaning phobia or strong fear of being high above ground level.

Meaning

phobia or strong fear of being high above ground level.

Example Sentences

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

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

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

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

Word Forms

• acrophobias

Synonyms for acrophobia

Depending on context, synonyms include hypsophobia, altophobia.

Antonyms for acrophobia

Common opposites include bathophobia.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include aerophobia, acrophobic, hypsophobia, altophobia, basophobia, climacophobia.

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