phonophobia

American

[foh-nuh-foh-bee-uh] / ˌfoʊ nəˈfoʊ bi ə /

noun

abnormal or heightened sensitivity to sound, such as during a migraine.
aversion to loud noises.

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Derived Forms

phonophobic

adjective

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