Caniphobia
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Caniphobia is a noun meaning An irrational fear or hatred of dogs or other canines; cynophobia.
Meaning
An irrational fear or hatred of dogs or other canines; cynophobia.
Example Sentences
"I can invent a word for your mental condition," said Haraka. "You're suffering from caniphobia."
The dog scare seems to occupy a large share of public attention just at present, and many are suffering from a very mild form of—shall it be styled "lyssaphobia"? or perhaps the mongrel expression "caniphobia" would fit better.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include cynophobia, kynophobia, cynophobe, cannaphobia, cynophile, cynophilist.
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