noun
- an abnormal fear of cats
Usage: medical/psychological term
Examples
- Her ailurophobia made it impossible for her to visit friends who owned cats.
- The therapist helped him overcome his ailurophobia through gradual exposure therapy.
- People with ailurophobia may experience panic attacks when they see a cat.
- His ailurophobia developed after a traumatic childhood experience with a stray cat.
- The support group was designed for individuals struggling with ailurophobia.
- She had to decline the job offer because the office had a resident cat and she suffered from ailurophobia.