as in panic
an extremely strong dislike or fear of someone or something
His fear of crowds eventually developed into a phobia.
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Recent Examples of phobia
In the military Hackman served as a DJ and newscaster for his unit’s radio station, despite a phobia about microphones.
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Carmel Dagan, Variety, 27 Feb. 2025
Maybe your motive was to overcome a particular phobia, say, or heal from a really bad breakup.
—Jenna Ryu, SELF, 11 Feb. 2025
In one study, 27 percent of hospital employees reported avoiding the flu vaccine because of their phobia.
—Emily Matchar, Smithsonian Magazine, 10 Jan. 2025
This phobia can be addressed with cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) and exposure therapy guided by a professional.
—Dan Perry, Newsweek, 28 Feb. 2025
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Carmel Dagan, Variety, 27 Feb. 2025
Maybe your motive was to overcome a particular phobia, say, or heal from a really bad breakup.
—Jenna Ryu, SELF, 11 Feb. 2025
In one study, 27 percent of hospital employees reported avoiding the flu vaccine because of their phobia.
—Emily Matchar, Smithsonian Magazine, 10 Jan. 2025
This phobia can be addressed with cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) and exposure therapy guided by a professional.
—Dan Perry, Newsweek, 28 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for phobia
Noun
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Trump faces growing pushback from his own party The markets were still in a panic on Monday when an unverified report circulated that the president was considering a 90-day pause on the tariffs.—
Time,
Time,
10 Apr. 2025
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As the deadline for obtaining a Real ID approaches, many Americans are scrambling to secure an appointment, some expressing panic over long delays at state DMVs.—
Raja Krishnamoorthi,
MSNBC Newsweek,
9 Apr. 2025
Noun
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The report was commissioned after the deadly New Year's Day terror attack on Bourbon Street when a man intentionally drove a pickup truck into a crowd of revelers.—
Kierra Frazier,
CBS News,
8 Apr. 2025
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The suspect is now facing charges of assault with bodily injury with a previous conviction, injury to the elderly, continuous violence against family, resisting arrest and terror threat of family, McLennan County Jail records seen by PEOPLE show.—
Becca Longmire,
People.com,
8 Apr. 2025
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Kathy Griffin says man is 'harassing' her with questions about Trump Kathy Griffin says ex Jack Black told her to dry off with bath mat towel This isn't the first health scare the comedian has faced in recent years.—
Lauren Huff,
EW.com,
8 Apr. 2025
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Despite the health scare, Bobby V’s commitment to his fans remained unwavering.—
Amber Corrine,
VIBE.com,
8 Apr. 2025
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Consumer sentiment fell sharply in April, marking the fourth consecutive month of declines, as an intensifying trade war fueled anxiety over American jobs and rising inflation.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
11 Apr. 2025
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For the next year, Munn battled postpartum anxiety.—
Danielle Pergament,
SELF,
10 Apr. 2025
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Objects are often askew and out of frame, and everyday sounds like a toilet flush or blinds being pulled assume a low, staticky growl, as though frights fueled by childish imagination.—
Gayle Sequeira,
Vulture,
20 Jan. 2025
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In a second Instagram Stories post, the singer offered another look at the cake, featuring a large bust of a clicker, the fungal zombie-esque frights from the Last of Us video game franchise and HBO series of the same name.—
Gil Macias,
People.com,
13 Jan. 2025
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“Phobia.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/phobia. Accessed 16 Apr. 2025.
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