Chrometophobia
PhobiasHARD
Fear of money (anxiety, aversion, or distrust regarding money).
Chrometophobia
PhobiasHARD
Fear of money (anxiety, aversion, or distrust regarding money).
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Examples
"Chrometophobia made her refuse loans even when desperately needed."
"His chrometophobia led to extreme frugality and avoidance of financial discussions."
Mnemonic Trick
Chrome- like 'chremata' = money in Greek — imagine money as toxic.
Additional Information
Common Symptoms:
"Avoidance of handling money, anxiety about financial transactions, obsessive avoidance or over-control of finances."
Etymology
From Greek chremata = money + phobos = fear (also called chrematophobia).
Source: PhobiasAdded: 11/13/2025
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