phobophobia
noun
an irrational or disproportionate fear of developing or experiencing a phobia; anxiety about encountering a phobia trigger and experiencing panic or other phobia symptoms.
phobophobic
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a word derived from
phobophobia.
Example Sentences
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They have become phobophobic, fearfully preoccupied with fear itself.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jan. 14, 2016
