claustrophobia
an irrational or disproportionate fear of being in small or confined places and being unable to escape.
Origin of claustrophobia
1Other words from claustrophobia
- claus·tro·pho·bic, adjective, noun
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British Dictionary definitions for claustrophobia
/ (ˌklɔːstrəˈfəʊbɪə, ˌklɒs-) /
an abnormal fear of being closed in or of being in a confined space
Origin of claustrophobia
1Derived forms of claustrophobia
- claustrophobe, noun
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Cultural definitions for claustrophobia
[ (klaw-struh-foh-bee-uh) ]
An abnormal fear of being shut in or enclosed.
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