bathophobia

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bath·o·pho·bi·a

 (băth′ə-fō′bē-ə)
n.
An abnormal fear of depths.

bath′o·phobe′ n.
bath′o·pho′bic adj.
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bathophobia

(ˌbæθəˈfəʊbɪə)
n
(Psychology) the fear of depths of any kind, whether a fear of deep water or of falling from a great height
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bathophobia

an intense dislike of bathing.
See also: Bathing
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