ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Entomophobia

Definition, Meaning & Examples

Part of speech noun

Quick meaning: Entomophobia is a noun meaning Abnormal fear of insects or similar arthropods.

Meaning

Abnormal fear of insects or similar arthropods.

Example Sentences

Spiders are a common cause of entomophobia (specifically called arachnophobia).

Word Forms

Synonyms for entomophobia

Depending on context, synonyms include insectophobia.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include entomophilia, myrmecophobia, entomophagy, spiderphobia, entomophagan, lepidopterophobia.

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