germaphobe
noun
a person who has an irrational or disproportionate fear of germs and contamination.
germophobia
-
a word derived from
germaphobe.
Example Sentences
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They obtained paperwork from Ramos’s apartment building citing his dirty kitchen, which she used to contradict the defense’s argument that germophobia was evidence of his mental illness.
From Washington Post ● Sep. 24, 2021
In preschool, developmental speech delays made it difficult for him to communicate with classmates, and later, he developed intense germophobia, an aversion to human contact and sensitivity to light and sounds.
From New York Times ● Dec. 11, 2018
Noting that his obsessions and germophobia were sealing Lanza off from mainstream activities, the psychiatrist said Lanza was faced with “increasing social withdrawal and reclusiveness.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Dec. 9, 2018
I don’t want the outside of the cup to get sticky, and my germophobia has gotten worse, not better.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 6, 2015
Commercial interests smelled opportunity in this and began stoking germophobia in promoting their soaps, detergents, and even prescription drugs.
From Salon ● May 21, 2012
