agoraphobia
noun
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The agora was the marketplace in ancient Greece; thus, agoraphobia often involves fear of public places and crowds. But it also may involve fear of being in shops, or even fear of being in open spaces, or fear of traveling alone. It may also be a fear of experiencing some uncontrollable or embarrassing event (like fainting) in the presence of others with no help available. Agoraphobia can be hard to understand for those who don't suffer from it, especially because it can take so many different forms, but it is often a serious and socially crippling condition.
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Brian Davids, The Hollywood Reporter, 17 June 2024
In addition to Murray, several other stars have shared their battle with agoraphobia, including Zac Efron, Kim Basinger, Linda Evangelista, and more.
—Vanessa Etienne, Peoplemag, 21 May 2024
During an interview with The Cut, published May 21, the 42-year-old opened up about his struggle with agoraphobia — an anxiety disorder that involves the fear of going into crowded spaces, or sometimes leaving one's home.
—Vanessa Etienne, Peoplemag, 21 May 2024
Shortly after, Etienne comes in, wanting to join the resistance efforts, but is paralyzed by agoraphobia.
—Nick Romano, EW.com, 11 Sep. 2023
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“Agoraphobia.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/agoraphobia. Accessed 26 Nov. 2024.
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