nyctophobia

• Substantivo que designa um medo anormal ou extremo da noite ou da escuridão.

A noun referring to an abnormal or extreme fear of night or darkness.

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1. Fear of darknessC1formalmedical

   An extreme or irrational fear of night or darkness.

   Medo do escuro

   • Her nyctophobia makes it impossible for her to sleep without a nightlight.
   • The child's nyctophobia was treated with gradual exposure therapy.
   • People with nyctophobia often experience panic attacks in dark environments.