Amaxophobia

Pronunciation: /ˌæməksoʊˈfoʊbiə/

Definitions of amaxophobia

noun a fear of being in or riding in vehicles

Example Sentences

A1 Amaxophobia is the fear of being a passenger in a car.

A2 She developed amaxophobia after a car accident.

B1 Amaxophobia can be treated with therapy and exposure to driving situations.

B2 People with amaxophobia may experience panic attacks when in a vehicle.

C1 Amaxophobia can severely impact a person's ability to travel and lead a normal life.

C2 Individuals with amaxophobia may require intensive treatment to overcome their fear and regain mobility.

Examples of amaxophobia in a Sentence

formal Amaxophobia is a serious condition that can greatly impact a person's ability to travel by car.

informal My friend suffers from amaxophobia and refuses to drive on the highway.

slang I can't believe I have amaxophobia, I feel like such a wimp.

figurative Her fear of driving is like a shadow that follows her everywhere, a constant amaxophobia.

Grammatical Forms of amaxophobia

• past tense: amaxophobized
• plural: amaxophobias
• comparative: more amaxophobic
• superlative: most amaxophobic
• present tense: amaxophobia
• future tense: will amaxophobia
• perfect tense: have amaxophobized
• continuous tense: is amaxophobizing
• singular: amaxophobia
• positive degree: amaxophobic
• infinitive: to amaxophobia
• gerund: amaxophobizing
• participle: amaxophobized

Origin and Evolution of amaxophobia

First Known Use: 1961 year

Language of Origin: Greek

Story behind the word: The word 'amaxophobia' is believed to have originated from the combination of the Greek word 'amaxa' meaning 'chariot' or 'vehicle' and the suffix '-phobia' meaning 'fear'.

Evolution of the word: Originally used to describe a fear of riding in vehicles, the term 'amaxophobia' has evolved to encompass a broader fear of driving or being in any type of vehicle.