Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
bathophobia
Noun
/ˌbæθəˈfoʊbiə/
Definition
The intense fear of deep places, such as deep water or deep forgotten places.
Examples
- Her bathophobia prevented her from swimming in the ocean.
- He felt a wave of panic wash over him at the thought of diving into the deep end of the pool.
Meaning
Bathophobia is a specific phobia where individuals experience extreme anxiety or fear when they think about or are near deep depths.
Synonyms
- Fear of depth
- Deep-space phobia
- Submersion phobia
