claustrophobia — An extreme or irrational fear of enclosed or narrow spaces
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: An extreme or irrational fear of enclosed or narrow spaces
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˌklɔːstrəˈfoʊbiə/
Example Sentences
- My claustrophobia kicked in the moment the MRI machine started closing around me.
- He pretended to be fine in the crowded subway, but his claustrophobia made him look like he was about to cry.
- If you have claustrophobia, maybe don't volunteer to hide in the tiny closet during hide-and-seek.
claustrophobia
NOUN[/ˌklɔːstrəˈfoʊbiə/]
An extreme or irrational fear of enclosed or narrow spaces
Trapped in a crowded elevator, he feels sudden claustrophobia squeezing his chest.
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin claustrum meaning 'a closed-in place, lock' combined with Greek phobos meaning 'fear'.
Breakdown
claustro- (enclosed space) + -phobia (fear, from Greek phobos)
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📝Examples
“My claustrophobia kicked in the moment the MRI machine started closing around me.”
“He pretended to be fine in the crowded subway, but his claustrophobia made him look like he was about to cry.”
“If you have claustrophobia, maybe don't volunteer to hide in the tiny closet during hide-and-seek.”
“The therapist helped her manage her claustrophobia through gradual exposure therapy.”
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