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Hydrophobia

usgb/ˌhaɪdrəˈfəʊbiə/Volume
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The word often implies a traumatic experience or intense aversion, not just casual dislike. SlideShe couldn't even approach the pool's edge since her hydrophobia set in.
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Common collocations involve 'suffer from', 'develop', 'overcome', showing hydrophobia's perceived negativity. SlideMany victims of shipwrecks suffer from hydrophobia years later.
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Used in psychological contexts, often related to phobias or mental health discussions. SlideThe therapist is helping him overcome his hydrophobia with gradual exposure.