Meaning & use
theophobia
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An intense, irrational fear of God, gods, or religion.
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The therapist explained that his theophobia stemmed from a traumatic religious upbringing.
Theophobia is far less commonly discussed than other specific phobias, but it can be deeply distressing.
A note on using this word
Formed from Greek "theos" (god) and "phobos" (fear); it is a rarely diagnosed but recognized specific phobia in psychological literature.
Words with a similar meaning
fear of God
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