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acarophobia

n.
C2 Proficiency ac·aro·pho·bia

n. a very strong fear of spiders and other small insects with eight legs. It is a type of anxiety that makes you feel very uncomfortable when you see these creatures.

n. an intense, irrational fear of arachnids, particularly spiders. Often classified as a specific phobia within the broader category of zoophobia.


SIMPLE

He suffers from acarophobia and cannot even look at a spider.

CONTEXTUAL

The therapist used gradual exposure therapy to help her manage her acarophobia during the summer months.

COMPLEX

While many people feel a mild discomfort around spiders, those with acarophobia experience a full-blown panic attack that significantly disrupts their daily routines and social interactions.

Origin

From acaro- + -phobia.

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