acromania

/ækroʊməˈniːə/

Definitions

1. noun

a psychological condition in which there is an abnormal fear of the hands or limbs, often associated with a fear of going crazy.

“Her acromania was so severe that she couldn’t even bear to look at her hands.”

Synonyms

  • anthropophobia
  • dysmorphophobia
  • self-loathing

Antonyms

  • confidence
  • self-assurance