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Meaning of acrophobic in English:

acrophobic

Pronunciation /ˌakrə(ʊ)ˈfəʊbɪk/

adjective

  • Having an extreme or irrational fear of heights.

    ‘if you're acrophobic you should not attempt the last part of this descent’
    • ‘she talked her acrophobic friend into getting on the Ferris wheel’

noun

  • A person with an extreme or irrational fear of heights.

    • ‘acrophobics should probably avoid this hike’