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claustrophobia Definition

claustro·pho·bia (klôs′trə fōbē ə)

noun

an abnormal fear of being in an enclosed or confined place

Etymology: < L claustrum (see cloister) + -phobia

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claustrophobia Usage Examples

Preposition: of

  • life: Unfortunately the rest of the design neither invokes the shiver of Lorca's vast open spaces or the claustrophobia of rural life.

Converse of object

  • have: Liz tells Larry that she has claustrophobia so Larry agrees to blow the fuse controlling the shield.
  • feel: We wanted the audience to feel the fetid claustrophobia of the bunker.
  • experience: These flats encountered various problems such as malfunctioning of lifts, claustrophobia experienced by many tennents and often congestion of properties.
  • suffer: Once an atomic shelter, it carries the warning: " No windows and daylight - not recommended for guests suffering claustrophobia.
  • reduce: Outside views are calming, provide distraction and reduce claustrophobia.

Adjective modifier

  • emotional: Negative: Inhibition, emotional claustrophobia, emasculation, physical weakness.

Modifies a noun

  • sufferer: Whichever, it is a long time and you shouldn't be a claustrophobia sufferer here.

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