Zoophobia
Noun
UK
/ˌzəʊ.əˈfəʊ.bi.ə/
US
/ˌzoʊ.əˈfoʊ.bi.ə/
Level: Easy - A1 (Beginner)
Definition
Fear or dislike of animals.
Example
"She suffers from zoophobia."
"People with zoophobia may feel scared when they see dogs or cats nearby."
"With help from therapy, many people can slowly overcome their zoophobia."
Explanation
Zoophobia means a strong fear or dislike of animals. People with this fear feel very scared when they see or even think about animals. For example, he has zoophobia, so he avoids pets and zoos. This fear can be about all animals or just certain ones, like dogs, cats, or insects. It is a kind of phobia, which means an extreme fear that is not easy to control. Zoophobia can cause sweating, shaking, or wanting to run away when near animals.