Teratophilia
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˌtɛ.ɹə.təˈfɪ.li.ə/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Teratophilia is a noun meaning A paraphilia characterized by attraction to monsters.
Meaning
A paraphilia characterized by attraction to monsters.
Example Sentences
The paraphilia, or abnormal sexual attraction, to people with disabilities or deformities, has been classified as teratophilia.
Chinese memes about Venom, combined with the silliness of Sony’s charm offensive and Venom’s depicted earnestness, seem to have generated huge interest in the movie from Chinese audiences. And before we throw stones at Chinese teratophilia, you have to remember that there are plenty of Americans who want to do bad things with the symbiote too.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include dysmorphophilia, acrotomophilia, stigmatophilia, macrophilia, hyperphilia, monstrosity.
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