Gerascophobia

Quick meaning: Gerascophobia is a noun meaning The abnormal and persistent fear of aging or growing old.

Meaning

The abnormal and persistent fear of aging or growing old.

Example Sentences

Few cases of gerascophobia have been reported.

Thus, from gerascophobia to ageism, Euro-American society today has an overall negative view of aging.

[…] and Aprella, a freckled girl with straight strawberry blonde hair who had been diagnosed with gerascophobia.

Synonyms for gerascophobia

Depending on context, synonyms include gerontophobia.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include gerontophobia, gerontophobe, germaphobia, gerontophilia, gynecophobia, agliophobia.

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