phobias
- plural of phobia.
Example Sentences
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Phobias of creepy, crawly animals such as insects, snakes and mice are higher than for other types of animals.
From Washington Post • Apr. 23, 2021
Nam makes for an engaging hero in "Phobias" as he goes from a passive victim to active leader.
From Salon • Mar. 15, 2021
Phobias are described as an overwhelming and debilitating fear of something.
From The Guardian • Jun. 12, 2017
Phobias are commonly treated with a form of behavioral therapy that involves exposure to the source of the fear.
From New York Times • Aug. 29, 2014
Phobias of all sorts are common in nervous children, and result from a morbid exaggeration of the instinct for self-preservation.
From The Nervous Child by Cameron, Hector Charles
