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agoraphobia
[ ag-er-uh-foh-bee-uh, uh-ɰ‐ ]
noun
- an irrational or disproportionate fear of being in crowds, public places, or open areas, often accompanied by anxiety attacks: In extreme cases, avoidance behaviors may render affected individuals homebound. Compare ochlophobia ( def ).
agoraphobia
/ ˌæɡəəˈəʊɪə /
noun
- a pathological fear of being in public places, often resulting in the sufferer becoming housebound
Derived Forms
- ˌǰˈDz, adjectivenoun
Other yvlog Forms
- ···· adjective noun
yvlog History and Origins
Origin of agoraphobia1
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Example Sentences
He developed agoraphobia, describing in 2019 how anxious he got leaving the house to order a coffee at a nearby Starbucks.
There’s also the sense that it’s meaningful to Schumer that “Life & Beth” reflects the curveballs thrown at people in her age group — everything from simple gnawing insecurities to agoraphobia, addiction and depression.
After Karen's attack she developed agoraphobia and still has days when she battles with her mental health.
We’ve fallen in love with our bubble to the point that borderline agoraphobia has gone from an affliction to a remedy.
Medication reviews were largely done by telephone because of her agoraphobia and dislike of people coming to her home, he wrote.
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