Meaning & use
Brontophobia
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An abnormal or irrational fear of thunder and lightning.
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Her brontophobia meant she would hide under the covers at the first rumble of a storm.
The therapist used gradual exposure techniques to help the child overcome his brontophobia.
A note on using this word
The word combines the Greek 'bronte' (thunder) with '-phobia' (fear), and is closely related to 'astraphobia,' the fear of thunder and lightning combined.
Words with a similar meaning
astraphobia
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