Meaning & use
phobia
An intense, irrational fear of a specific object, activity, or situation.
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His phobia of heights kept him from ever climbing the observation tower.
A fear of spiders is one of the most common phobias reported by adults.
A note on using this word
Unlike ordinary fear, a phobia is typically excessive relative to the actual danger and can interfere with daily life.
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