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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

phobias

/fəˈbiːəz/ noun · British & US
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What does phobias mean?

noun

A persistent, irrational fear of or aversion to something. Phobias can be specific, such as a fear of spiders, or general, such as a fear of enclosed spaces.

Example

"Her acrophobia made it difficult for her to travel to high places."

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