Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

teratophobia

noun

/ˌtɛrətəˈfoʊbiə/

Definition

The intense fear of monsters or deformed creatures.

Examples

Many people with teratophobia experience anxiety when watching horror films that feature monsters.
Her teratophobia made it impossible for her to enjoy Halloween festivities.

Meaning

Teratophobia is a specific phobia characterized by an irrational fear of anything that is abnormal, particularly monsters or freaks, stemming from the Greek word ‘teratos’ meaning monster.