musophobia

/mjuːsɒˈfoʊbiə/

Definitions

1. noun

A persistent and irrational fear of mice.

“Her musophobia made her extremely anxious in the presence of any small rodents.”

2. noun

An abnormal fear of mice, especially a specific or excessive fear that interferes with normal life.

“He consulted a therapist for his severe musophobia, which was impacting his daily routines.”

Synonyms

  • murophobia
  • murophobic

Antonyms

  • mousophilia
  • mousophilic