A phobia is an intense, irrational fear of a specific object, situation, or activity. Unlike normal fears, phobias cause significant anxiety and can interfere with daily life. They are classified as anxiety disorders and can be treated with therapy, particularly cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) and exposure therapy.

How many phobias are there?

There are over 500 recognized named phobias. Our dictionary contains 500+ entries. However, since new phobias can be named by combining Greek or Latin prefixes with the suffix '-phobia', the number of possible phobias is essentially unlimited.

What are the most common phobias?

The most common phobias include Arachnophobia (fear of spiders), Ophidiophobia (fear of snakes), Acrophobia (fear of heights), Agoraphobia (fear of open spaces), Claustrophobia (fear of confined spaces), Glossophobia (fear of public speaking), and Trypanophobia (fear of needles).

How are phobia names created?

Phobia names are typically formed by combining a Greek (or sometimes Latin) prefix describing the feared object or situation with the Greek suffix '-phobia' meaning 'fear'. For example, 'arachno-' (spider) + '-phobia' = arachnophobia (fear of spiders).

Is this phobia dictionary free to use?

Yes! The Phobia Dictionary is completely free to use with no subscriptions, no sign-ups, and no hidden fees. It's part of FreeWWW.com's collection of free tools and utilities.

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A phobia is an intense, irrational fear of a specific object, situation, or activity. The word comes from the Greek "phobos" meaning fear. Phobia names are typically formed by combining a Greek prefix describing the feared object with the suffix "-phobia". Use the search below to explore definitions, origins, and categories of hundreds of named fears.

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