Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
phobia
Noun
/ˈfoʊbiə/
Definition
An extreme or irrational fear of or aversion to something.
Examples
- She has a phobia about flying and avoids air travel at all costs.
- His phobia of spiders makes him anxious whenever he sees one.
- Many people suffer from social phobia, which can make it difficult to interact with others.
Meaning
Phobia refers to an intense, often irrational fear that leads a person to avoid certain situations, activities, or objects.
Synonyms
- aversion
- fear
- terror
- anxiety
- dread
