Meaning & use
aquaphobia
An intense, irrational fear of water.
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His aquaphobia made even a shallow swimming pool feel terrifying.
Therapists gradually helped her overcome aquaphobia through slow, supervised exposure to water.
A note on using this word
Aquaphobia is a specific phobia, distinct from simply disliking swimming or being a weak swimmer.
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