aerophobia
ae·ro·pho·bi·a
A pathological aversion or sensitivity to air or the movement of air, especially as a…A pathological aversion or sensitivity to air or the movement of air, especially as a symptom of rabies.
US/ˌɛə.ɹoʊˈfoʊ.bi.ə/
Meaning
3 senses(uncountable)A pathological aversion or sensitivity to air or the movement of air, especially as a symptom of rabies.
The patient was diagnosed after displaying both aerophobia and acute hydrophobia.
(uncountable)An aversion to fresh air, drafts or breezes.
I can't understand your aerophobia on days this warm.
(uncountable)Fear of flying
Many first-time flyers suffer from aerophobia, though some hide it better than others.
Translations
3 languagesOrigin
Ancient Greek -φοβία (-phobía)der.Ancient Greek -φοβία (-phobía)der.
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