Fear-Related Terms

noun a noun referring to a specific phobia or fear

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• Ptosiphobia is a rare condition characterized by an irrational fear of falling.
• I heard Sarah has ptosiphobia, she gets really anxious whenever she's near a ledge.
• Don't invite Mark to the rooftop party, he's got major ptosiphobia.
• Her ptosiphobia prevents her from taking risks in both her personal and professional life.

noun Aerophobes - people who have a fear of flying or being in the air

• Aerophobes often experience intense fear and anxiety when faced with the prospect of flying in an airplane.
• Some aerophobes refuse to even consider taking a trip that involves air travel.
• Aerophobes freak out at the thought of being on a plane.
• For aerophobes, flying feels like being trapped in a nightmare.