phobia (Meaning)

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phobia (n)

an anxiety disorder characterized by extreme and irrational fear of simple things or social situations

Her intense phobia of spiders rendered her unable to enter any room they may inhabit.
The mere thought of flying triggered an overwhelming phobia that paralyzed him with fear.
Her phobia of open spaces forced her to confine herself to the safety of her own home.
The child's phobia of dogs caused him to break down in tears whenever he encountered one.
The phobia of heights made her avoid any situation where she might have to look down.
His phobia of the ocean stemmed from a traumatic experience he had as a child.
Her phobia of needles made it impossible for her to receive any medical attention.
The phobia of being judged made him extremely self-conscious in social situations.
The phobia of public speaking made her avoid any event where she might have to speak in front of an audience.
His phobia of germs led him to engage in excessive cleaning and hand washing rituals.

an anxiety disorder characterized by extreme and irrational fear of simple things or social situations

terror, anxiety,panic, fearfulness, scare, fright, horror, creeps, nervousness,dread

boldness, self-confidence, assurance, fortitude,confidence, courage, confidence, courage, fearlessness, fearlessness

Her intense phobia of spiders rendered her unable to enter any room they may inhabit.

The mere thought of flying triggered an overwhelming phobia that paralyzed him with fear.

Her phobia of open spaces forced her to confine herself to the safety of her own home.

The child's phobia of dogs caused him to break down in tears whenever he encountered one.