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Definitions by Uongsang

Nyctohydrophobia

An incense, irrational fear or anxiety triggered by being in,on,or water in condition of darkness,such as swimming at night in short An intense fear or anxiety triggered by being in or near water in conditions of darkness, such as swimming at night or deep, dark lakes.

Coined by Logith Krishna (2026). From Greek nycto- (night) + hydro- (water) + -phobia (fear).
*Word:* nyctohydropobia
*Example:*

`I can't do night dives because of my nyctohydrophobia.`

*Tags:* `phobia, water, dark, fear, night`
Nyctohydrophobia by Uongsang April 10, 2026