Pronunciation: /ˌæk.rə.ˈfoʊ.bi.ə/
noun an extreme or irrational fear of heights
A1 She has acrophobia, so she avoids tall buildings and bridges.
A2 Acrophobia is a common fear of heights that can cause panic attacks.
B1 His acrophobia prevents him from enjoying outdoor activities like hiking or rock climbing.
B2 Despite her acrophobia, she decided to face her fear and go skydiving.
C1 Therapists use exposure therapy to help patients with acrophobia gradually overcome their fear of heights.
C2 The extreme acrophobia he experienced made it impossible for him to even look out of a window on a high floor.
formal Acrophobia is a common anxiety disorder characterized by a fear of heights.
informal I can't go near the edge of the balcony because of my acrophobia.
slang He's so scared of heights, he's got major acrophobia.
figurative Her acrophobia towards success is holding her back from reaching her full potential.
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