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hydrophobia Antonyms

Opposite of hydrophobia

Because the opposite of hydrophobia shifts with each meaning, the antonyms and opposite words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by contrast strength.
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• noun (Context 1)

An extreme or irrational fear of water, especially as a psychological phobia.

Usage Example

"His severe hydrophilia prevented him from ever learning how to swim or boarding a boat."

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hydrophilia

• noun (Context 2)

The chemical property of lacking affinity for or repelling water.

Usage Example

"The waxy coating on lotus leaves exhibits strong hydrophilia, causing raindrops to bead up and roll off."

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hydrophilia
hydrophilicity

Similar words to hydrophobia

Words similar to hydrophobia shift depending on context. Common synonyms include:

aquaphobia
hydrophobicity
rabies
lyssa
See all synonyms of hydrophobia

• Nearby Words

hydrated
hydration
hydrator
hydrophobia
hydrophobic
hydroponic
hygiene

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Wordmom. (2026). Antonyms for Hydrophobia. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/antonyms/hydrophobia
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