word
Phobia
FOH-bee-uh
/ˈfoʊbiːʌ/Listen
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Syllable breakdown
phobia
Dictionary meaning
An anxiety disorder characterized by extreme and irrational fear of simple things or social situations.
Examples
- Phobic disorder is a general term for all phobias.
Synonyms: phobic neurosis
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