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OTHER WORDS FROM phobic
non·pho·bic, adjectiveWords nearby phobic
phlyctenulosis, phm., phnom penh, pho, phobia, phobic, phobophobia, phobos, phocaea, phocine, phocion
Definition for phobic (2 of 2)
-phobic
a combining form used to form adjectives corresponding to nouns ending in -phobe: acrophobic; photophobic.
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Example sentences from the Web for phobic
We are phobic about flying, but not about driving - although driving is vastly more dangerous.
These are people too hesitant, or phobic to commit themselves to the assumption of any kind of risk.
After the Rain|Sam VakninAre you depressed (see 5, Table 1) or phobic (see 4.2, Table 1)?
When You Don't Know Where to Turn|Steven J. Bartlett
British Dictionary definitions for phobic
phobic
/ (ˈfəʊbɪk) /
adjective
of, relating to, or arising from a phobia
noun
a person suffering from a phobia
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Medical definitions for phobic (1 of 2)
phobic
[ fō′bĭk ]
adj.
Of, relating to, arising from, or having a phobia.
n.
One who has a phobia.
Medical definitions for phobic (2 of 2)
-phobic
suff.
Having a fear of or aversion for:photophobic.
Lacking an affinity for:lyophobic.
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