agoraphobia

/ˌæɡəˈrɑːfəˈbiə/

Definitions

1. noun

A mental health disorder characterized by anxiety or fear of being in public places or crowds.

“She suffers from agoraphobia and avoids going to shopping malls.”

2. noun

Extreme self-consciousness and fear of being ridiculed or judged in public.

“His agoraphobia made it difficult for him to perform on stage.”

Synonyms

  • crowd phobia
  • public fear
  • social anxiety

Antonyms

  • confident behavior
  • sociability