Phobic

usgb/ˈfəʊbɪk/
adjective

Having a fear or dislike of something, often irrational.

She is claustrophobic, she is scared of small, enclosed spaces.
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Negative Emotion

Phobic often conveys negative and strong emotions towards something.

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He becomes phobic when he sees spiders.
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Irrational Aspect

The fear or dislike is typically excessive and unreasonable.

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Even a picture of a snake makes her phobic.
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Avoidance Behavior

Someone phobic usually tries to avoid the feared subject.

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As a phobic, he won't attend events in high-rise buildings.
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