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aerophobia

[ air-uh-foh-bee-uh ]

noun

Psychiatry.
  1. a fear of or pathological sensitivity to drafts of air, gases, or airborne matter.


aerophobia

/ ˌɛəəˈəʊɪə /

noun

  1. a pathological fear of draughts of air
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Derived Forms

  • ˌˈDz, adjective
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Other 51Թ Forms

  • ··· [air-, uh, -, foh, -bik, -, fob, -ik], adjective noun
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51Թ History and Origins

Origin of aerophobia1

First recorded in 1765–75; aero- + -phobia
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Mel’s also broke, has an aversion to commitment, and in a relatable and metaphorical twist, is gripped by aerophobia.

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My fear of flying Topics: Air Flight, , , Phobia, Flying, Fear of flying, Aerophobia, , If you go by the law of averages, a baseball player who gets a hit in seven consecutive at-bats is really pushing his luck when he steps to the plate for the eighth time.

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I was 9 years old and already suffering from a raging case of aerophobia.

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And over the summer, White flew with the team to Las Vegas and to the rookie orientation in New York City, suggesting that he had a handle on his aerophobia.

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Over the summer, it seemed as if White had learned to corral his "aerophobia."

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