Harpaxophobia
Fear of being robbed or of theft (anxiety about personal security).
Harpaxophobia
Fear of being robbed or of theft (anxiety about personal security).
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Examples
"Harpaxophobia made him install excessive locks and alarms in his home."
"She refused to travel to unfamiliar towns due to harpaxophobia."
Mnemonic Trick
Harpax- root relates to robbery (harpax = plunder) — imagine being taken to recall fear.
Additional Information
Common Symptoms:
"Hypervigilance, avoidance of certain areas, sleep disturbances, panic when hearing reports of theft, security rituals."
Etymology
From Greek harpax = robber/robbery + phobos = fear.
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