aquaphobia

/ˌækwəˈfoʊbiə/
noun
  1. An extreme or irrational fear of water.
    • Therapy helped him overcome his aquaphobia so he could learn to swim.
    • Aquaphobia is different from simply disliking water; it causes real panic.
    • Her aquaphobia made it impossible for her to go near the ocean.
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