Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
cynophobia
Noun
/ˌsɪnəˈfoʊbiə/
Definition
Cynophobia is an intense fear or phobia of dogs.
Examples
- After being attacked by a dog in her childhood, she developed cynophobia and avoids parks where dogs are present.
- His cynophobia made it difficult for him to visit friends who owned pets.
Meaning
People with cynophobia experience extreme anxiety when thinking about or encountering dogs.
Synonyms
- Dog phobia
- Canophobia
