Phobias

Pronunciation: /ˈfoʊbiːə/

Phobias (noun)

  1. A strong fear of something that is not dangerous, or is much less dangerous than the fear suggests.
  2. A condition where a particular object, situation, or activity causes intense fear and avoidance.

Examples

  • A phobia can cause strong irrational fear even when nothing is dangerous.
  • The phobia made her feel strong irrational fear in ordinary situations.