Arachnophobia
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /æˌɹæk.nəˈfəʊ.bɪ.ə/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Arachnophobia is a noun meaning An abnormal or irrational fear of arachnids, especially spiders.
Meaning
An abnormal or irrational fear of arachnids, especially spiders.
Example Sentences
(Editor’s note: Those who suffer from claustrophobia, kabourophobia, arachnophobia or thalassophobia are advised to skip the above trailer.)
Word Forms
- arachnophobias
- arachnephobia
- arachniphobia
Synonyms for arachnophobia
Depending on context, synonyms include araneophobia, spiderphobia.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include arachniphobia, arachnephobia, arachnophobe, arachnophobiac, araneophobia, arachnophobic.
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