Arsonphobia
Fear of fire (irrational or excessive fear beyond normal caution).
Arsonphobia
Fear of fire (irrational or excessive fear beyond normal caution).
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Examples
"After a house fire in the neighbourhood, his arsonphobia made even candles feel dangerous."
"Arsonphobia led her to avoid stoves and fireplaces entirely."
Mnemonic Trick
Arson = fire — imagine uncontrollable flames to recall risk.
Additional Information
Common Symptoms:
"Avoidance of open flames, panic around fireplaces, hypervigilance about fire safety, sleep disturbances."
Etymology
From Greek/Latin roots related to fire; sometimes conflated with pyrophobia.
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