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Claustrophobic

Verb / ˌklɔ:strʌˈfəʊbɪk / Another word for claustrophobic — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

The definition of 'claustrophobic' is having a fear of confined spaces.

Synonyms & similar words

agoraphobic crowded cramped enclosed restricted confined uncomfortable suffocating oppressive anxious nervous panicky pent-up stifling strangled suffocative unventilated tight congested choked

Example sentences

  1. I feel claustrophobic in small, enclosed spaces.
  2. She gets anxious and panicky when she is in crowded places.
  3. The room was so cramped that I felt suffocating.
  4. He suffers from claustrophobia and avoids elevators.
  5. The tunnels were dark and tight, making me feel claustrophobic.

Quotes

  • I am claustrophobic in my own thoughts.
  • Feeling trapped in a small space is my worst claustrophobic nightmare.
  • Claustrophobic environments suffocate the soul.

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