Aphenphosmphobia
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Aphenphosmphobia is a noun meaning A morbid fear of being touched.
Meaning
A morbid fear of being touched.
Example Sentences
"What have you been treating Maureen for?" "Aphenphosmphobia. She is...she was scared of having her throat touched."
Since the stabbing she had struggled most with aphenphosmphobia, a morbid fear of physical contact with other human beings.
Synonyms for aphenphosmphobia
Depending on context, synonyms include haphephobia.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include odynophobia, phengophobia, sitophobia, syphilophobia, syphiliphobia, microphobia.
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