Definition of Agoraphobia

the fear of wide open spaces, crowds, or uncontrolled social conditions

Examples of Agoraphobia in a sentence

Even the big deals on Black Friday could bring out even those people who suffer from agoraphobia, but the large groups of people could cause them to have anxiety attacks.  🔊

While being bumped around in the crowds, the man had to leave due to his agoraphobia.  🔊

Even if you don’t suffer from agoraphobia, you may still have problems with walking in shopping malls on the day after Thanksgiving.  🔊

Someone who has agoraphobia should stay away from Walmart on Saturday mornings.  🔊

Tightening in the chest and trouble breathing began due to her agoraphobia when she took a trip to Disneyworld on the busiest day of the year.  🔊

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