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

She couldn't even approach the pool's edge since her hydrophobia set in.
Collocation Clue
Common collocations involve 'suffer from', 'develop', 'overcome', showing hydrophobia's perceived negativity.

Many victims of shipwrecks suffer from hydrophobia years later.
Context Sensitive
Used in psychological contexts, often related to phobias or mental health discussions.

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