noun
- a person who has an intense fear of sharp or pointed objects
Usage: from Greek aichmo- (point, spear) + -phobe (one who fears); medical/psychological term
Examples
- An aichmophobe may experience anxiety when handling needles or knives.
- The aichmophobe avoided the sewing class because of the sharp pins and needles.
- His therapist helped the aichmophobe gradually confront his fear of pointed objects.
- An aichmophobe might feel uncomfortable in a kitchen full of sharp utensils.