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Term: Hydrophoby

Definition:

Hydrophoby refers to an extreme fear or aversion to water.

Part of Speech:

Noun

Sense 1:

Extreme fear or aversion to water, typically seen in individuals suffering from rabies.

Example Sentences:

• 1. The rabid dog exhibited hydrophoby, refusing to go near any water source.
• 2. Hydrophoby is a key symptom observed in animals infected with rabies.
• 3. The mere thought of swimming caused him intense hydrophoby.

Sense 2:

A colloquial term used to describe a dislike or avoidance of water.

Example Sentences:

• 1. Despite living close to the beach, her hydrophoby prevented her from ever swimming in the sea.
• 2. The character in the story had a peculiar hydrophoby, always opting for showers instead of baths.
• 3. He developed hydrophoby after a traumatic incident in a swimming pool.

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