Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
necrophobia
Noun
ˌnɛkrəˈfoʊbiə
Definition
Necrophobia is an intense fear of death or dead things, including corpses.
Examples
- Many horror movies exploit necrophobia to elicit fear in their audience.
- His necrophobia made it difficult for him to attend the funeral services of loved ones.
- Therapists often work with clients suffering from necrophobia to help them manage their fears.
Meaning
It refers to an irrational fear of anything associated with death, which can manifest in various situations such as funerals or graveyards.
Synonyms
- Fear of death
- Death anxiety
- Thanatophobia
