blennophobia

/blɛn.əˈfɑbɪə/ (BLEN-uh-FOH-bee-uh)

Definitions

1. noun

An abnormal or irrational fear of slime or mucus.

“Her blennophobia made it difficult for her to clean the kitchen after a messy dinner.”

2. noun

A specific phobia or fear of something, especially related to bodily secretions or fluids.

“He had a unique case of blennophobia, which made him shudder at the sight of a cold sore.”

Synonyms

  • phobophobia
  • specific phobia

Antonyms

  • philia
  • tolerance