noun
- an extreme or irrational fear of something
Examples
- She has a phobia of spiders and can’t even look at pictures of them.
- His claustrophobia makes it difficult for him to ride in elevators.
- Many people develop a phobia of flying after a turbulent flight experience.
- The therapist helped her overcome her social phobia through gradual exposure.
- Arachnophobia is one of the most common phobias.
- He sought treatment for his phobia of public speaking.
- Her phobia of heights prevents her from going on roller coasters.