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n. - A morbid fear of drowning.

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Usage examples (7)
  • But, aquaphobia can also be the fear of swimming ... whatever.
  • Coupled with aquaphobia may be an intense fear of the ocean, thalassophobia, or waves and wave-like motions, cymophobia.
  • So, my question is: is it possible to get a doctor's note (to get out of having to take the swim test) for reasons listed above (aquaphobia)?
  • American Gladiators and/or an Easter Island statue's waxy buildup, and a fear of shallow water (Tanisha apparently has a very severe case of aquaphobia).
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