Cynophobia
Fear of dogs (intense fear of canines or their behaviour).
Cynophobia
Fear of dogs (intense fear of canines or their behaviour).
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Examples
"Cynophobia prevented him from walking in the park where dogs were common."
"A single aggressive bark triggered her lifelong cynophobia in public spaces."
Mnemonic Trick
Cyno- = dog (think canine) — imagine a bite to recall fear.
Additional Information
Common Symptoms:
"Avoidance of parks/streets with dogs, panic when encountering a dog, trembling, crying, faintness."
Etymology
From Greek kynos (kyon) = dog + phobos = fear.
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