acrophobic
Scared of heights
Acrophobic describes someone who experiences acrophobia—an intense fear of heights.
The condition goes beyond ordinary caution to genuine anxiety or panic: She's too acrophobic to stand near the railing.
The noun acrophobe refers to a person with this fear.
Height above reference point
- altitudeMeasured height above reference
- summitPeak or diplomatic gathering
- peakUtmost height attained
- skyscraperVery tall urban building
balcony · precipice · ledge · tower · overlook · high-rise · mountaintop · rooftop
Emotional response to threat
- dreadIntense anticipatory fear
- terrorExtreme, overwhelming fear
- anxietyPersistent apprehensive distress
- apprehensionNervous anticipation of trouble
trepidation · unease · nervousness · distress · alarm · phobia · worry · agitation
Sensation of spinning
- dizzinessUnsteady, spinning sensation
- panicUncontrollable sudden fear
- tremblingInvoluntary shaking motion
- sweatingMoisture through pores
nausea · lightheadedness · disorientation · hyperventilation · unsteadiness · spinning · giddiness · wooziness
Structures for ascending
- bridgesStructures spanning obstacles
- balconiesRaised exterior platforms
- chairliftsSuspended cable-mounted seats
- gondolasNarrow poled watercraft
escalators · staircases · rooftops · cliffs · overlooks · catwalks · scaffolding · zip-lines
Act of escaping detection
- shunningDeliberately avoiding someone
- sidesteppingMoving aside to avoid
- bypassingAvoiding by going around
- withdrawalAct of taking away
retreat · refusing · declining · ground-floor
elevation
Height above reference point
skyscraper · balcony · precipice · ledge · tower · overlook · high-rise · mountaintop · rooftop · scaffold
fear
Emotional response to threat
- dreadIntense anticipatory fear
- terrorExtreme, overwhelming fear
- anxietyPersistent apprehensive distress
apprehension · trepidation · unease · nervousness · distress · alarm · phobia · worry · agitation · tension
vertigo
Sensation of spinning
- dizzinessUnsteady, spinning sensation
- panicUncontrollable sudden fear
- tremblingInvoluntary shaking motion
sweating · nausea · lightheadedness · disorientation · hyperventilation · unsteadiness · spinning · giddiness · wooziness · imbalance
ladders
Structures for ascending
- bridgesStructures spanning obstacles
- balconiesRaised exterior platforms
- chairliftsSuspended cable-mounted seats
gondolas · escalators · staircases · rooftops · cliffs · overlooks · catwalks · scaffolding · zip-lines
evasion
Act of escaping detection
- shunningDeliberately avoiding someone
- sidesteppingMoving aside to avoid
- bypassingAvoiding by going around
withdrawal · retreat · refusing · declining · ground-floor
acrophobicfearless
Lacking any apprehension
unafraid · intrepid · thrill-seeking · daredevil · brave
acrophobicthrill-seeker
One who pursues excitement
adrenaline junkie · daredevil · cliff diver · base jumper · skydiver