Arachnophobia
PhobiasEASY
Fear of spiders (intense, common specific phobia).
Arachnophobia
PhobiasEASY
Fear of spiders (intense, common specific phobia).
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Examples
"Arachnophobia made camping impossible for her because spiders were everywhere."
"A single tiny spider on the ceiling sent him into a panic thanks to arachnophobia."
Mnemonic Trick
Arachn- like 'arachnid' = spider — picture eight legs moving fast.
Additional Information
Common Symptoms:
"Avoidance of basements/attics, screaming or fleeing when spotting spiders, sweating, trembling, rapid heart rate, nausea."
Etymology
From Greek arachne = spider + phobos = fear.
Source: PhobiasAdded: 11/13/2025
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