Acrophobia

C2 16+

Synonyms of acrophobia

Antonyms of acrophobia

Collocations of acrophobia

fear of heights
Frequency: 80 %

His acrophobia made it difficult for him to climb the ladder.

anxiety disorder
Frequency: 70 %

Her acrophobia was diagnosed as an anxiety disorder by the psychologist.

panic attacks
Frequency: 60 %

She experienced frequent panic attacks due to her acrophobia.

phobia treatment
Frequency: 50 %

He sought professional help for his acrophobia and started phobia treatment.

extreme fear
Frequency: 40 %

Her acrophobia caused extreme fear whenever she was in a tall building.

Idiomatic Expressions for acrophobia

  • Phrase: acrophobia kicks in
    Meaning: to suddenly feel intense fear of heights
    Usage: As soon as she looked down from the balcony, her acrophobia kicked in.