Coulrophobia
Fear of clowns (intense fear often triggered by exaggerated features).
Coulrophobia
Fear of clowns (intense fear often triggered by exaggerated features).
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Examples
"Coulrophobia made horror-themed parties unbearable — she fled at the sight of a clown costume."
"News of a clown sighting triggered panic for many with coulrophobia."
Mnemonic Trick
Coulro- = clown (modern coinage) — picture painted features that unsettle.
Additional Information
Common Symptoms:
"Avoidance of circuses/parties, extreme discomfort at clown images, nausea, trembling, heart racing."
Etymology
Origin uncertain; 'coulro-' from Greek kouloros? (modern coinage), linked to circus clowns.
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