phobia
Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples
Pronunciation: US /ˈfoʊbiə/ · UK /ˈfəʊbiə/
phobia means: A very strong fear of something, even when it is unlikely to hurt you.
noun
EXTREME FEARB2
A very strong fear of something, even when it is unlikely to hurt you.
- He has a phobia of spiders.
- Her phobia makes flying very difficult.
- Can treatment help people overcome their phobias?
Questions about phobia
What does phobia mean?
A very strong fear of something, even when it is unlikely to hurt you.
What is phobia in other languages?
Türkçe: fobi · Español: fobia · Français: phobie · Deutsch: Phobie · Italiano: fobia · 日本語: 恐怖症
How do you pronounce phobia?
In American English /ˈfoʊbiə/; in British English /ˈfəʊbiə/.
How do you use phobia in a sentence?
He has a phobia of spiders. Her phobia makes flying very difficult.
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