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5 Usage Examples Depicting the Meaning of 'Phobia' in a Sentence

"An intense, persistent, irrational fear of a specific object, activity, situation, or person that leads to physical symptoms such as sweating, trembling, rapid heartbeat, or shortness of breath. This fear often results in avoidance behavior." more

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Tom has a phobia of heights and refuses to go on the Ferris wheel at the amusement park.
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Sarah's phobia of the dark makes bedtime a challenge, as she insists on keeping a nightlight on all night.
The child's zoophobia meant no trips to the zoo for the family.
Emily developed a phobia of spiders after a particularly scary encounter with a big, hairy one in her room.
Mark has a phobia of clowns, so he always avoids the circus when it comes to town.

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Phobia

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nounAn intense, persistent, irrational fear of a specific object, activity, situation, or person that leads to physical symptoms such as sweating, trembling, rapid heartbeat, or shortness of breath. This fear often results in avoidance behavior.

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Last Updated On: February 19, 2024
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