phobism

/ˈfoʊbɪzəm/

Definitions

1. noun

a strong aversion or dislike, often irrational, towards something

“His phobism of spiders made it difficult for him to watch the horror movie.”

2. noun

a fear or aversion resulting from a past traumatic experience

“Her phobism of enclosed spaces was a lingering effect of the accident she experienced as a child.”

Synonyms

  • aversion
  • fear
  • phobia

Antonyms

  • acceptance
  • tolerance