Acrophobe

C2 16+

Synonyms of acrophobe

Collocations of acrophobe

heights
Frequency: 80 %

As an acrophobe, she avoided tall buildings and never went near the edge of a cliff.

fear
Frequency: 70 %

His acrophobia caused him to break out in a cold sweat whenever he had to climb a ladder.

anxiety
Frequency: 60 %

The acrophobe felt a sense of overwhelming anxiety whenever he had to look down from a high place.

phobia
Frequency: 50 %

Her acrophobia was so severe that she couldn't even ride on Ferris wheels.

vertigo
Frequency: 40 %

The acrophobe experienced intense vertigo when standing on a balcony overlooking the city.

Idiomatic Expressions for acrophobe

  • Phrase: acrophobe in a tall building
    Meaning: someone who is extremely uncomfortable or fearful in a high-rise or skyscraper
    Usage: As an acrophobe in a tall building, she always takes the stairs instead of the elevator.