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Phobia
A phobia is an extreme or irrational fear of or aversion to something specific. It is more intense than a regular fear and can be debilitating.
Examples in context
His phobia of heights made flying impossible.
His phobia of heights made flying impossible.
She underwent therapy to overcome her social phobia.
She underwent therapy to overcome her social phobia.
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