Acrophobia
PhobiasEASY
Fear of heights (extreme anxiety when at significant elevation).
Acrophobia
PhobiasEASY
Fear of heights (extreme anxiety when at significant elevation).
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Examples
"Acrophobia makes him avoid high balconies and mountain hikes."
"She managed tunnels and planes but acrophobia prevented her from going up tall towers."
Mnemonic Trick
Acro = high + phobia = fear — picture 'acro' like 'acrobat' up high.
Additional Information
Common Symptoms:
"Dizziness, vertigo, sweating, nausea, trembling, avoidance of high places, heart palpitations when near edges."
Etymology
From Greek akros = high, top + phobos = fear.
Source: PhobiasAdded: 11/13/2025
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