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phobia

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /ˈfoʊbiə/ · UK /ˈfəʊbiə/

phobia means: A very strong fear of something, even when it is unlikely to hurt you.

noun

EXTREME FEARB2

A very strong fear of something, even when it is unlikely to hurt you.

  • He has a phobia of spiders.
  • Her phobia makes flying very difficult.
  • Can treatment help people overcome their phobias?

How to use it: phobia of something (She has a phobia of heights.)

Common phrases: phobia of spiders, overcome a phobia, severe phobia

Questions about phobia

What does phobia mean?

A very strong fear of something, even when it is unlikely to hurt you.

What is phobia in other languages?

Türkçe: fobi · Español: fobia · Français: phobie · Deutsch: Phobie · Italiano: fobia · 日本語: 恐怖症

How do you pronounce phobia?

In American English /ˈfoʊbiə/; in British English /ˈfəʊbiə/.

How do you use phobia in a sentence?

He has a phobia of spiders. Her phobia makes flying very difficult.

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