Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

theophobia

Noun

/θiːəˈfoʊbiə/

Definition

The fear or hatred of God or religion.

Examples

Her theophobia made it difficult for her to attend family gatherings where religion was often discussed.
The student struggled with theophobia, feeling uncomfortable in religious studies class.
After his negative experiences with religion, he developed a theophobia that affected his relationships.

Meaning

Theophobia refers to an irrational fear or aversion to deities or religious beliefs, typically stemming from negative experiences or interpretations related to religion.