Hydrocleithrophobia

Hydrocleithrophobia
(hy·dro·clei·thro·pho·bia)

noun

1. An intense fear of being trapped in water, especially in confined or enclosed spaces where escape is impossible.

2. A hybrid fear combining elements of claustrophobia (fear of confined spaces) and aquaphobia (fear of water/drowning).

“Ever since I watched that cave diving documentary, my hydrocleithrophobia has gotten so much worse. I can’t even think about tight underwater spaces without panicking.”