basiphobia

/bæsɪˈfoʊbiə/

Definitions

1. noun

A fear or aversion to heights or high places.

“Her basiphobia made her avoid climbing buildings for her job as a window cleaner.”

2. noun

A fear of looking down or a fear of being at a great height.

“She couldn’t help but feel a creeping sense of basiphobia as she stood on the edge of the skyscraper.”

Synonyms

  • acrophobia
  • heightsphobia

Antonyms

  • acrotism
  • altophilia