Electrophobia
Fear of electricity or electrical devices (fear of electrical currents, shocks).
Electrophobia
Fear of electricity or electrical devices (fear of electrical currents, shocks).
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Examples
"Electrophobia made him avoid plugging in devices or touching sockets."
"Thunderstorms and power surges intensified her electrophobia due to fear of shocks."
Mnemonic Trick
Electro- = electricity — picture sparks as danger to remember.
Additional Information
Common Symptoms:
"Avoidance of electrical appliances, refusal to handle cords, anxiety around outlets, somatic panic symptoms."
Etymology
From Greek elektron = amber/electricity + phobos = fear.
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