Aquaphobia
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Aquaphobia is a noun meaning A fear of water, especially a morbid fear of drowning.
Meaning
A fear of water, especially a morbid fear of drowning.
Example Sentences
The goal — what Dash considers to be the mastery of aquaphobia — is to float peacefully in deep water for at least five minutes, 10 feet from a wall or support.
Synonyms for aquaphobia
Depending on context, synonyms include hydrophobia, waterfright.
Antonyms for aquaphobia
Common opposites include aquaphilia.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include aquaphobe, aquaphobic, antlophobia, hydrophobophobia, ablutophobia, phobiaphobia.
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