toxiphobia

/tɒksɪˈfoʊbiə/

Definitions

1. noun

A fear of poisonous or toxic substances.

“Her toxiphobia prevented her from working in the laboratory.”

2. noun

A fear of being poisoned.

“His toxiphobia made him check the food before eating it.”

Synonyms

  • poisonphobia
  • toxicophobia

Antonyms

  • immunity
  • tolerance