Aerophobia
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˌɛə.ɹoʊˈfoʊ.bi.ə/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Aerophobia is a noun meaning (medicine) A pathological aversion or sensitivity to air or the movement of air, especially as a symptom of rabies.
Meaning
(medicine) A pathological aversion or sensitivity to air or the movement of air, especially as a symptom of rabies.
More Meanings
- An aversion to fresh air, drafts or breezes.
- (travel) Fear of flying
- (rare, by extension or possibly from acrophobia) Fear of heights
Example Sentences
I can't understand your aerophobia on days this warm.
The patient was diagnosed after displaying both aerophobia and acute hydrophobia.
Many first-time flyers suffer from aerophobia, though some hide it better than others.
Standing on the edge of the cliff made me realise just how much aerophobia affected me.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include aerophagy, hydrophobia, hydrophoby, aeropathy, aerodontalgia, pathophobia.
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