aerophobia
1 of 1noun/ˌɛ.roʊ.ˈfoʊ.biə/
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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.