papaphobia

/pæpəˈfoʊbiə/

Definitions

1. noun

A type of hypnagogic hallucination where one sees the face of a deceased loved one, often accompanied by fear or anxiety.

“Her papaphobia was triggered by the smell of her grandmother’s perfume.”

Synonyms

  • ghost sighting
  • hypnagogic hallucination

Antonyms

  • hypnagogic insight
  • spiritual enlightenment