aquaphobia

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Definition

Noun: * An intense, irrational, and persistent fear of water, specifically the fear of drowning. It is classified as a specific phobia.

Usage

• As a Subject: "Aquaphobia can prevent people from enjoying activities like swimming or boating."
• As an Object: "After a childhood incident, she developed a profound aquaphobia."
• With Prepositions: "His aquaphobia stems from a traumatic experience." / "She is receiving treatment for her aquaphobia."

Examples

• "Due to his aquaphobia, he avoids deep pools and the ocean."
• "The therapist used gradual exposure to help the patient overcome her aquaphobia."
• "Aquaphobia is more than just a dislike of water; it is a debilitating anxiety."

Advanced Usage

• Clinical Context: In psychology, aquaphobia is a recognized anxiety disorder where the fear is disproportionate to the actual danger posed by water.
• Etymology-Based Usage: The term is sometimes used in a more general, non-clinical sense to describe an extreme aversion to water.

Variants and Related Words

• Hydrophobia: This is a distinct term with two primary meanings: 1) A historical/archaic term for the symptom of difficulty swallowing water seen in rabies. 2) In non-medical contexts, it can be used synonymously with aquaphobia, though this can cause confusion.
• Thalassophobia: The specific fear of the sea or deep, open water.
• Aquaphobic (Adjective): Describing someone who has aquaphobia. "He is aquaphobic and won't go near the lake."

Synonyms

• Fear of water
• Fear of drowning
• Water phobia

Antonyms

• Hydrophilia (a love of or attraction to water)

Học thuật

Noun

1. a morbid fear of drowning