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Platzangst — meaning in English

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English meaning

  • agoraphobia noun An anxiety disorder in which a person fears and avoids places or situations where escape might be difficult or help unavailable — crowds, public transport, open spaces, or leaving home at all.
  • claustrophobia noun An intense, irrational fear of small or enclosed spaces.

Senses

Platzangst is used for these senses in English:

  • agoraphobia The fear of wide open spaces, crowds, or uncontrolled social conditions.
  • claustrophobia The fear of closed, tight places.

Related German words