1. Plural of germaphobia; excessive or irrational fear of germs and contamination.
Usage: informal; often used in psychology and everyday contexts

Examples

• Her germaphobias made it difficult for her to use public restrooms.
• Many people developed germaphobias during the pandemic.
• His germaphobias led him to wash his hands dozens of times per day.
• The therapist helped patients overcome their germaphobias through exposure therapy.
• Germaphobias can significantly impact a person's quality of life and social interactions.