Haphephobia
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˌhæfɪˈfəʊbiə/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Haphephobia is a noun meaning The fear of being touched.
Meaning
The fear of being touched.
Example Sentences
My hair stood on end all over my body and my haphephobia, the fear of being touched, kicked into full gear.
It is necessary to distinguish haphephobia from the syndrome described under the name of délire de toucher, the emotional disturbance produced especially after contact.
[…] He realizes that his goal is a loving relationship with you. It's that simple, and that's what we're working on now. Of course there are obstacles—his haphephobia, for one." His what? I gasp. “I'm sorry. I mean his fear of being touched," Dr. Flynn says, shaking his head as if scolding himself. […]
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include phobiaphobia, doraphobia, phobe, chirophobia, phobophobia, philemaphobia.
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