noun · Medium SAT word

Claustrophobia

fear of enclosed spaces; a morbid fear of being closed in a confined space

Claustrophobia in a sentence

Her claustrophobia made elevators and tunnels extremely difficult.

Synonyms for claustrophobia

anxiety
phobia
dread

Antonyms for claustrophobia

comfort
ease
confidence

Practice claustrophobia on real SAT questions

Vocabulary like claustrophobia appears on the Digital SAT in Words-in-Context questions, where you choose the word that fits a passage's meaning and tone. You can also drill this word with vocabulary flashcards.

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