mysophobia
Americannoun
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Etymology
Origin of mysophobia
First recorded in 1875–80; from Greek mýso(s) “pollution, defilement, terrible sight” + -phobia
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Still, it's tempting to pick out certain traits – like her mysophobia or her obsession with starring in holiday song-and-dance performances despite being ridiculously tone deaf – and link them to specific leaders.
From Salon ● Mar. 10, 2024
The victim of mysophobia will wash the hands after touching any object, and will, so far as possible, avoid touching objects which he thinks may possibly convey infection.
From Why Worry? by Walton, George Lincoln
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