Definitions
from The Century Dictionary.
- noun A morbid dread of being in a small room or other confined space.
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Dutch dutchphobia duty or responsibility (neglect of) paralipophobia electricity electrophobia emetics, vomiting emetophobia empty rooms/spaces or voids kenophobia enclosed spaces clithrophobia
pangsuan Diary Entry pangsuan 2003
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An abnormal fear of being locked in.
May 13, 2008