Meaning & use
Phonophobia
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An abnormal fear of or heightened sensitivity to loud sounds.
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Her migraines were often accompanied by phonophobia, forcing her to retreat to a dark, silent room.
Phonophobia can make everyday noises like a ringing phone feel unbearable.
A note on using this word
Built from Greek phone ('sound') and phobos ('fear'); it commonly appears alongside photophobia as a symptom of migraine and certain neurological conditions.
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sound sensitivity
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