aquaphobia
📖 Definitions
noun
A fear of water, especially of drowning.
💬 Usage Examples
“Ever since I was a kid I’ve been scared witless of water. ... I became a pyromaniac to counter it. I remember thinking that there were two types of people: water people and fire people. ... I was just wondering how many kids develop aquaphobia after getting water splashed on their heads when they’re little babies.” Timothy Taylor; Silent Cruise; Vintage Canada; 2011.