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pyrophobia

/ˌpaɪ.rəʊˈfəʊ.bi.ə/

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noun

/ˌpaɪ.rəʊˈfəʊ.bi.ə/C1formalscientific
  • ruСуществительное, обозначающее интенсивный, часто иррациональный страх перед огнём.

A noun referring to an intense, often irrational fear of fire.

uncountable

  1. Morbid fear of fireC1formalmedical

    An intense, persistent, and abnormal fear of fire, often leading to avoidance of situations where fire might be present.

    ruМорбидный страх огня

    • Her pyrophobia made it impossible for her to light a candle.
    • He sought therapy to manage his pyrophobia after a house fire.
    • The smell of smoke triggered a panic attack due to his pyrophobia.
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