What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
demophobia
Example
She suffers from demophobia and avoids crowded places like concerts. [demophobia: noun]
Example
His demophobic tendencies make it difficult for him to attend social events. [demophobic: adjective]
ochlophobia
Example
The politician's ochlophobia made it difficult for him to campaign in crowded areas. [ochlophobia: noun]
Example
Her ochlophobic tendencies stem from a traumatic experience at a protest. [ochlophobic: adjective]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Both demophobia and ochlophobia are relatively uncommon phobias, with demophobia being slightly more common than ochlophobia.
What’s the difference in the tone of formality between demophobia and ochlophobia?
Both demophobia and ochlophobia are formal terms used in medical or psychological contexts, and may not be commonly used in everyday language.
