noun
- plural of arachnophobe; people who have an intense, irrational fear of spiders and other arachnids
Usage: countable noun; often used in medical or psychological contexts
Examples
- Many arachnophobes experience panic when they encounter even a small spider in their home.
- The therapist specializes in treating arachnophobes through exposure therapy.
- Arachnophobes often avoid basements and attics where spiders are commonly found.
- Support groups for arachnophobes help people manage their fear of eight-legged creatures.
- Some arachnophobes cannot even look at pictures of spiders without feeling anxious.