noun
- Plural of arachnophobia; intense, irrational fears of spiders or other arachnids.
Usage: Countable noun; typically used in plural when referring to multiple instances or types of the phobia, or in clinical/psychological contexts
Examples
- Many people suffer from arachnophobias that prevent them from entering basements or attics.
- The therapist specializes in treating various arachnophobias through exposure therapy.
- Arachnophobias are among the most common specific phobias reported in clinical settings.
- Children with arachnophobias often scream when they see even a harmless spider.
- Research shows that arachnophobias can develop from a single traumatic experience or family influence.