acrophobic

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English

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Etymology

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From acro- +‎ -phobic.

Adjective

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acrophobic (comparative more acrophobic, superlative most acrophobic)

  1. Of or pertaining to or suffering from acrophobia.
    • 2014 April 3, Melissa Coleman, “36 Hours in Hood River, Ore.”, in The New York Times[1]:
      Leave the non-hikers at the picnic area below a classic Gorge waterfall and take a stroll along the horizontal Historic Columbia River Highway State Trail, or head three-quarters of a mile up a narrow trail to an overlook with acrophobic views similar to those in the first “Twilight” movie.

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Noun

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acrophobic (plural acrophobics)

  1. A person who has acrophobia.