hydrophobia

Meanings

• noun

  An extreme fear or aversion to water.

  - "Her hydrophobia prevented her from going to the beach."
  - "The phobia of water is a common one, affecting millions of people."

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Pronunciation

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Synonyms

aquaphobia , hydrophoby , water-fear , waterfright

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Variants

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hydrophobia , hydrophobias

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Etymology

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From the Greek words hydro-, 'water', and phobia, 'fear'.

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Trivia

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1. Hydrophobia is not a contagious disease, despite the name.

2. The fear of water is more common in dogs than in humans.

3. Hydrophobia is a common phobia, affecting about 6.3% of the population.

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Related Concepts

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1. Aquaphobia: A specific type of hydrophobia that involves fear of being submerged in water.

2. Xerophobia: A fear of dryness, which is the opposite of hydrophobia.

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Culture

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Hydrophobia is a common phobia, and it can significantly impact a person's quality of life. It can lead to anxiety and avoidance behaviors, making it difficult for individuals to participate in activities that involve water.

How to Memorize "hydrophobia"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize someone shivering and avoiding water at all costs.

2. associate
   

   - Associate hydrophobia with images of people avoiding water, or with the sound of water splashing.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember the word 'hydrophobia' as 'water fear'.

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