zoophobe

/zoʊˈfoʊbi/ ZOH-foh-bee

Definitions

1. noun

A person who has an abnormal fear of animals.

“She was a zoophobe and refused to visit the zoo.”

2. noun

Someone who fears being attacked or bitten by animals.

“As a zoophobe, he was terrified of walking through the forest.”

Synonyms

  • creature phobic
  • animal phobic

Antonyms

  • animal lover
  • zoophilist