acrophobia

Definition

phobia or strong fear of being high above ground level

Etymology

From acro- + -phobia.

Example Sentences

• "You know, being elevated to the position of Chairman has given me rather a bad attack of acrophobia."
• "But it's no place for anyone with acrophobia, what with its myriad drop-offs and switchbacks."
• "You know, acrophobia? I get nervous just standing this close to the edge."