Definition
ophidiophobe
noun
- a person who has an intense fear of snakes
Usage: derived from Greek 'ophidion' (snake) and 'phobos' (fear); technical/medical term
Examples
- My sister is an ophidiophobe and refuses to visit the reptile exhibit at the zoo.
- As an ophidiophobe, he was terrified when a garter snake appeared in the garden.
- The ophidiophobe's anxiety increased when the nature documentary featured snakes.
- Many ophidiophobes experience panic attacks at the mere sight of a snake.
- She sought therapy to help manage her ophidiophobe tendencies.