But, aquaphobia can also be the fear of swimming ... whatever. From Wordnik.com. [Pharyngula] Reference
Coupled with aquaphobia may be an intense fear of the ocean, thalassophobia, or waves and wave-like motions, cymophobia. From Wordnik.com. [Lead Stories from AOL] Reference
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)?. From Wordnik.com. [Yahoo! Answers: Latest Questions] Reference
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). From Wordnik.com. [Vh1 Blog] Reference
But Bryan suffered from aquaphobia-a fear of drowning-which was so strong during his childhood that the Baptist pastor could not baptize him by immersion. From Wordnik.com. [CreationWiki - Recent changes [en]] Reference
Water seems to be everywhere in our daily lives, so it's safe to say that aquaphobia -- an irrational fear of water -- could be an obstacle to everyday activities. From Wordnik.com. [Lead Stories from AOL] Reference
I guess I could have just said aquaphobia. From Wordnik.com. [Pharyngula] Reference
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