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phobia

[ˈfəʊbiə]

phobia Definition

an extreme or irrational fear of or aversion to something.

Using phobia: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "phobia" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    She has a phobia of spiders.

  • Example

    His phobia of heights prevents him from flying.

  • Example

    The child's phobia of dogs is causing problems at school.

phobia Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for phobia

Antonyms for phobia

Idioms Using phobia

  • an intense fear or aversion to something

    Example

    He has a phobia about public speaking and avoids it at all costs.

  • a popular or trendy fear that is widely discussed or feared

    Example

    The media has dubbed the latest virus outbreak as the phobia du jour.

  • the level of fear or anxiety associated with a particular phobia

    Example

    The phobia factor for flying is high among many people.

Phrases with phobia

  • social phobia

    an anxiety disorder characterized by overwhelming anxiety and excessive self-consciousness in everyday social situations

    Example

    Her social phobia makes it difficult for her to attend parties or events.

  • an anxiety disorder characterized by intense fear and anxiety of any place or situation where escape might be difficult, leading to avoidance of such situations

    Example

    He suffers from agoraphobia and rarely leaves his house.

  • an anxiety disorder characterized by an irrational fear of enclosed or narrow spaces

    Example

    The thought of being in an elevator triggers her claustrophobia.

Origins of phobia

from Greek 'phobos', meaning 'fear'

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Summary: phobia in Brief

'Phobia' [ˈfəʊbiə] refers to an extreme or irrational fear or aversion to something. It can manifest in various forms, such as social phobia, agoraphobia, and claustrophobia. 'Phobia' is often used in phrases like 'a phobia about something,' indicating an intense fear or aversion, and 'phobia factor,' referring to the level of fear associated with a particular phobia.

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