Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
acrophobia
Noun
/ˌakrəˈfōbēə/
Definition
An extreme fear of heights that can cause panic and anxiety.
Examples
- Climbing tall buildings often triggers her acrophobia.
- During the hike, he experienced severe acrophobia when overlooking the cliff.
Meaning
Acrophobia is a specific phobia characterized by a persistent and intense fear of situations involving high places, leading to avoidance behavior and distress when faced with such scenarios.
Synonyms
- Height fear
- Fear of heights
- Vertigo (in some contexts)
