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aerophobia

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/ˌɛ.roʊ.ˈfoʊ.biə/
1

the fear of flying, either in helicopters and airplanes or any other means of flight

  • Her aerophobia kept her from traveling to distant countries.
  • He sought therapy to overcome his aerophobia before his business trip.
  • People with aerophobia often experience panic attacks before flights.
  • Aerophobia can sometimes develop after a bad flying experience.
  • Virtual reality therapy is sometimes used to treat aerophobia.