Ochlophobia
Fear of crowds or mobs (intense fear of mass gatherings).
Ochlophobia
Fear of crowds or mobs (intense fear of mass gatherings).
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Examples
"Ochlophobia made him avoid concerts and political rallies."
"She panicked in the subway station due to ochlophobia when commuters surged."
Mnemonic Trick
Ochlo- = crowd — think being swept away in a crowd to recall fear.
Additional Information
Common Symptoms:
"Avoidance of crowded places, panic episodes in dense crowds, sweating, breathlessness, desire to flee."
Etymology
From Greek ochlos = crowd + phobos = fear.
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