Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
arachnophobia
Noun
/əˌræk.nəˈfoʊ.bi.ə/
Definition
An intense fear of spiders and other arachnids such as scorpions.
Examples
- Many people with arachnophobia cannot even look at pictures of spiders.
- He avoided camping trips due to his arachnophobia, fearing he would encounter a spider.
- Teresa’s arachnophobia made her scream when she saw a small spider on the wall.
Meaning
A condition involving extreme fear or anxiety caused by the thought of spiders or seeing spiders.
Synonyms
- spider phobia
- arachnophobia
- fear of spiders
