phobism

phobism
\\ˈfōˌbizəm also ˈfäˌ-\ noun (-s)
Etymology: phobia + -ism
: the state of one affected by a phobia

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phobism rare.
(ˈfəʊbɪz(ə)m)
[f. as phobia + -ism.]
A morbid fear of or aversion to anything.
, [see philism].

Useful english dictionary. 2012.

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  • phobism — n. morbid or irrational fear of something; extreme dislike for something …   English contemporary dictionary

  • phobism — pho·bism …   English syllables

  • phob- — combining form or phobo Etymology: Late Latin, from Greek, from phobos : fear : avoidance …   Useful english dictionary

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