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claustrophobia

nounfemininetechnicalcommon/klɐwʃtɾufuˈbiɐ/claus·tro·fo·bi·a

Definition

1

An abnormal fear of being in enclosed or confined spaces.

Usage examples

“His claustrophobia makes air travel very difficult.”
“She felt a surge of claustrophobia in the small, windowless room.”