theophobia

/θiːoʊˈfəbiə/

Definitions

1. noun

A fear of gods or deities.

“The psychologist studied the theophobia of her patient, who had a deep-seated fear of religious figures.”

2. noun

A fear or reverence of gods, often associated with a sense of awe or dread.

“The concept of theophobia highlights the complex emotions people experience when faced with divine or supernatural entities.”

Synonyms

  • deismophobia
  • demonophobia
  • religophobia

Antonyms

  • deism
  • theism