Phobia
noun
An extreme or irrational fear of or aversion to something.
She has a phobia of spiders.
Often appears as...
- develop a phobia
- suffer from a phobia
noun
A type of anxiety disorder.
He was diagnosed with social phobia.
Often appears as...
- treat phobia
- phobia symptoms
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Academic
noun
Intense dislike or fear.
I have a phobia of failure.
Often appears as...
- phobia of failure
- fearful phobia
noun
An extreme or irrational fear of or aversion to something.
She has a phobia of spiders.
Often appears as...
- develop a phobia
- suffer from a phobia
noun
A type of anxiety disorder.
He was diagnosed with social phobia.
Often appears as...
- treat phobia
- phobia symptoms
Usage tips
Academic
noun
Intense dislike or fear.
I have a phobia of failure.
Often appears as...
- phobia of failure
- fearful phobia
Definition 1 of 3
Pro Tip 1/3Irrational Intensity
The fear described by 'phobia' isn't just nervousness; it's an overwhelming and unreasonable fear.
Even the thought of getting on a plane triggers his flying phobia.
Pro Tip 2/3Common Phobias
'Phobia' often attaches to common fears like heights (acrophobia) and crowded spaces (agoraphobia).
Her claustrophobia makes elevator rides a terrifying experience.
Pro Tip 3/3Hyperbole Caution
Avoid using 'phobia' for mild fears; it diminishes the experiences of those with serious phobias.
I dislike spiders, but I wouldn't say I have arachnophobia.
Pro Tip 1/3Irrational Intensity
The fear described by 'phobia' isn't just nervousness; it's an overwhelming and unreasonable fear.
Even the thought of getting on a plane triggers his flying phobia.
Pro Tip 2/3Common Phobias
'Phobia' often attaches to common fears like heights (acrophobia) and crowded spaces (agoraphobia).
Her claustrophobia makes elevator rides a terrifying experience.
Pro Tip 3/3Hyperbole Caution
Avoid using 'phobia' for mild fears; it diminishes the experiences of those with serious phobias.
I dislike spiders, but I wouldn't say I have arachnophobia.
Pro Tip 1/3Irrational Intensity
The fear described by 'phobia' isn't just nervousness; it's an overwhelming and unreasonable fear.
Even the thought of getting on a plane triggers his flying phobia.
Pro Tip 2/3Common Phobias
'Phobia' often attaches to common fears like heights (acrophobia) and crowded spaces (agoraphobia).
Her claustrophobia makes elevator rides a terrifying experience.
Pro Tip 3/3Hyperbole Caution
Avoid using 'phobia' for mild fears; it diminishes the experiences of those with serious phobias.
I dislike spiders, but I wouldn't say I have arachnophobia.
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Safari Live - Day 129 PIPE...
can you believe that I'm too terrified which is a a lot of people laugh at me and they don't understand because I have tattoos but I have a phobia of the needle going through and through that's too terrifying what are you charging at sister killer where are you obviously nothing important because you flew away okay false alarm they're from
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Safari Live - Day 288 PIPE...
there and then we can go back again to many corners of crazy up there so you know how I have a phobia for cars I'll try and avoid there as much as I can when it comes to sort of that area and so rather come and have a little look that trip to dam and see what's happening on this side of the world it's
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How Not to Get Eaten by...
tripwire we're supposed to protect the camp from phobias nowadays you see more polar bears on the relationship because of climate change so because there is less sea ice and they used to be sure to transport themselves from one side of the island to the other you tend to be a little bit weird when
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Safari Live - Day 4 PIPE...
really know too much about so I apologize in advance I'm going to try and explain how they do mold but I shall be doing more research to find the proper terms so cs5 I actually have a bit of a phobia of spiders but this one's okay so what happens is I'm gonna try and get a stick in here now no I
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Safari Live - Day 154 PIPE...
Namibia the you phobia damiana and there are a number of different other ones I'm just I just failing my mind right now but one plant in particular called the valve vitya marabella's it is one of the most amazing xerophytic plants you will ever see in your life and look that one
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Depressed dogs, cats...
We also all have very different susceptibilities. So two dogs, raised in the same household, exposed to the very same things, one may develop, say, a debilitating fear of motorcycles, or a phobia of the beep of the microwave, and another one is going to be just fine.
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Why is colonialism...
and cognitive behavioral therapy; because in these fields, scholars look at the persistence of ideas. Why do some people have certain prejudices? Why are there certain biases, certain phobias? We live, unfortunately, sadly, in a world where, still, misogyny persists,
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Mark Kendall: Demo: A...
these are projections that you can't even see -- and, of course, we get around the needle phobia issue as well. Now, if we take a step back and think about these other two really important One is improved immune responses through delivery,
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What's normal anxiety --...
currently have or have had an anxiety disorder. These include social anxiety disorder, panic disorder, agoraphobia and phobias. Studies have shown that people with anxiety disorders don't just have a different way of reacting to stress.
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Life is messy. Embrace...
diagnosed humanity and saying that we flee from disorder because its associated with evil in short the phobia of disarray has become so prevalent that we've come up with a quick fix so what's the wonder drug its order and
Video examples
Safari Live - Day 129 PIPE...
can you believe that I'm too terrified which is a a lot of people laugh at me and they don't understand because I have tattoos but I have a phobia of the needle going through and through that's too terrifying what are you charging at sister killer where are you obviously nothing important because you flew away okay false alarm they're from
Video examples
Safari Live - Day 288 PIPE...
there and then we can go back again to many corners of crazy up there so you know how I have a phobia for cars I'll try and avoid there as much as I can when it comes to sort of that area and so rather come and have a little look that trip to dam and see what's happening on this side of the world it's
Video examples
How Not to Get Eaten by...
tripwire we're supposed to protect the camp from phobias nowadays you see more polar bears on the relationship because of climate change so because there is less sea ice and they used to be sure to transport themselves from one side of the island to the other you tend to be a little bit weird when
Video examples
Safari Live - Day 4 PIPE...
really know too much about so I apologize in advance I'm going to try and explain how they do mold but I shall be doing more research to find the proper terms so cs5 I actually have a bit of a phobia of spiders but this one's okay so what happens is I'm gonna try and get a stick in here now no I
Video examples
Safari Live - Day 154 PIPE...
Namibia the you phobia damiana and there are a number of different other ones I'm just I just failing my mind right now but one plant in particular called the valve vitya marabella's it is one of the most amazing xerophytic plants you will ever see in your life and look that one
Video examples
Depressed dogs, cats...
We also all have very different susceptibilities. So two dogs, raised in the same household, exposed to the very same things, one may develop, say, a debilitating fear of motorcycles, or a phobia of the beep of the microwave, and another one is going to be just fine.
Video examples
Why is colonialism...
and cognitive behavioral therapy; because in these fields, scholars look at the persistence of ideas. Why do some people have certain prejudices? Why are there certain biases, certain phobias? We live, unfortunately, sadly, in a world where, still, misogyny persists,
Video examples
Mark Kendall: Demo: A...
these are projections that you can't even see -- and, of course, we get around the needle phobia issue as well. Now, if we take a step back and think about these other two really important One is improved immune responses through delivery,
Video examples
What's normal anxiety --...
currently have or have had an anxiety disorder. These include social anxiety disorder, panic disorder, agoraphobia and phobias. Studies have shown that people with anxiety disorders don't just have a different way of reacting to stress.
Video examples
Life is messy. Embrace...
diagnosed humanity and saying that we flee from disorder because its associated with evil in short the phobia of disarray has become so prevalent that we've come up with a quick fix so what's the wonder drug its order and
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Kelly Hu
American Actress
I'm also taking singing classes as well, not that I ever plan to sing in public in my entire life. I actually have a phobia of singing, so I decided to take some singing lessons to help me get away from the phobia.
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Maria Konnikova
American Writer
Virtual reality has already proved useful in treating phobias and PTSD. It can help people overcome a fear of heights, for example, through simulations of standing on a balcony or walking across a bridge.
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Tallulah Bankhead
American Actress
I have three phobias which, could I mute them, would make my life as slick as a sonnet, but as dull as ditch water: I hate to go to bed, I hate to get up, and I hate to be alone.
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Kevin Nealon
American Comedian
I am whelmed, and not overly whelmed, just whelmed about a lot of facets in life - just how fragile life is and the different challenges you have in life, phobias about things.
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Ryan Reynolds
Canadian Actor
I run in a pair of New Balances with a thinner sole, but they're nothing like those barefoot shoes that show all five toes. I have a bit of a phobia about those.
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Nikki Tamboli
I have many phobias. But there are times when life throws challenges at you and you dont have an option, you cant give up and just perform.
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Mary Elizabeth Winstead
American Actor
I don't have phobias. I'm pretty laid back. Nothing really bothers me. I can handle things pretty well.
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Robert Benchley
American Comedian
Tell us your phobias and we will tell you what you are afraid of.
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Jasmine Guinness
Irish Designer
I'd never go under the knife because I have a phobia of needles.
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Jessica Savitch
American Journalist
I have had a lifelong phobia of snakes.
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Kelly Hu
American Actress
I'm also taking singing classes as well, not that I ever plan to sing in public in my entire life. I actually have a phobia of singing, so I decided to take some singing lessons to help me get away from the phobia.
Quote examples
Maria Konnikova
American Writer
Virtual reality has already proved useful in treating phobias and PTSD. It can help people overcome a fear of heights, for example, through simulations of standing on a balcony or walking across a bridge.
Quote examples
Tallulah Bankhead
American Actress
I have three phobias which, could I mute them, would make my life as slick as a sonnet, but as dull as ditch water: I hate to go to bed, I hate to get up, and I hate to be alone.
Quote examples
Kevin Nealon
American Comedian
I am whelmed, and not overly whelmed, just whelmed about a lot of facets in life - just how fragile life is and the different challenges you have in life, phobias about things.
Quote examples
Ryan Reynolds
Canadian Actor
I run in a pair of New Balances with a thinner sole, but they're nothing like those barefoot shoes that show all five toes. I have a bit of a phobia about those.
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Nikki Tamboli
I have many phobias. But there are times when life throws challenges at you and you dont have an option, you cant give up and just perform.
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Mary Elizabeth Winstead
American Actor
I don't have phobias. I'm pretty laid back. Nothing really bothers me. I can handle things pretty well.
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Robert Benchley
American Comedian
Tell us your phobias and we will tell you what you are afraid of.
Quote examples
Jasmine Guinness
Irish Designer
I'd never go under the knife because I have a phobia of needles.
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Jessica Savitch
American Journalist
I have had a lifelong phobia of snakes.
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