From the given options, select the one which can replace the given expression:
"Fear of Water"
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 2
The correct answer is Option (2) → Hydrophobia
| Word | Meaning | Example |
|---|---|---|
| (1) Kleptophobia | the fear of stealing or of being robbed | Her kleptophobia made her lock every cupboard twice. |
| (2) Hydrophobia (answer) | an extreme fear of water (it is also an old name for rabies, one of whose signs is a fear of swallowing water) | Because of his hydrophobia, he never learnt to swim. |
| (3) Hodophobia | the fear of travel | His hodophobia kept him from visiting his relatives abroad. |
| (4) Hedonophobia | the fear of feeling pleasure | People with hedonophobia feel guilty whenever they enjoy themselves. |