Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

English

Chapter

One Word

Question:

From the given options, select the one which can replace the given expression:

"Fear of Water"

Options:

Kleptophobia

Hydrophobia

Hodophobia

Hedonophobia

Correct Answer:

Hydrophobia

Explanation:
 

The correct answer is Option 2: Hydrophobia.

  • Kleptophobia is the fear of stealing or being stolen from.
  • Hodophobia is the fear of walking or traveling.
  • Hedonophobia is the fear of pleasure.

Hydrophobia is the fear of water. It is a specific phobia, which means that it is an irrational fear of something that poses little or no actual danger. People with hydrophobia may experience anxiety or panic attacks when they are near water, or even when they think about water.