Chiroptophobia
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Chiroptophobia is a noun meaning fear of bats (the flying mammals).
Meaning
fear of bats (the flying mammals).
Example Sentences
Bruce Wayne suffers from chiroptophobia. He rarely admits it.
Chiroptophobia, or the fear of bats, is a fairly common psychological trait. Even though most bats are small, timid creatures, something about those leathery wings and tiny fangs seems to trip our self-preservation alarms.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include chiropterophilia, chiropterologist, chiropter, chiropterist, chiropteran, chiropterochory.
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