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Hydrophobia

usgb/ˌhaɪdrəˈfəʊbiə/Volume
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Emotional Impact

The word often implies a traumatic experience or intense aversion, not just casual dislike.

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She couldn't even approach the pool's edge since her hydrophobia set in.
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Collocation Clue

Common collocations involve 'suffer from', 'develop', 'overcome', showing hydrophobia's perceived negativity.

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Many victims of shipwrecks suffer from hydrophobia years later.
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Context Sensitive

Used in psychological contexts, often related to phobias or mental health discussions.

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The therapist is helping him overcome his hydrophobia with gradual exposure.
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