Definitions

1. noun

An intense, irrational fear of something.

“She has a phobia of spiders and can’t even look at a picture of one.”

2. noun

A strong aversion or dislike for something.

“He has a phobia of flying and always takes a bus or train instead.”

3. noun

A persistent and unreasonable aversion or fear of a person, place, or thing.

“Her phobia of enclosed spaces made it difficult for her to travel by elevator.”