Meaning & use
androphobia
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An intense or irrational fear of men.
See it in a sentence
Her androphobia developed after a series of traumatic experiences.
A therapist can help someone work through androphobia using gradual exposure techniques.
A note on using this word
Built from the Greek "andro-" (man) and "-phobia" (fear), this term is used clinically and should be distinguished from "misandry," which refers to a dislike or hatred of men rather than fear.
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