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mysophobia

/ˌmaɪ.səˈfəʊ.bi.ə/

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noun

/ˌmaɪ.səˈfəʊ.bi.ə/C2formalmedical
  • ruСуществительное, обозначающее аномальный или крайний страх перед грязью, микробами или загрязнением.

A noun referring to an abnormal or extreme fear of dirt, germs, or contamination.

uncountable

  1. Fear of contaminationC1formalmedical

    An extreme or irrational fear of dirt, germs, or contamination.

    ruСтрах загрязнения

    • Her mysophobia makes it difficult for her to use public restrooms.
    • He washes his hands dozens of times a day due to his mysophobia.
    • Therapy can help people manage the symptoms of mysophobia.
Forms
  • mysophobias plural form
  • mysophobias' possessive plural form
  • mysophobia's possessive singular form