Ombrophobia
Fear of rain or getting rained on (aversion to rainfall).
Ombrophobia
Fear of rain or getting rained on (aversion to rainfall).
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Examples
"Ombrophobia made her refuse to leave the house whenever the forecast predicted showers."
"His ombrophobia meant umbrella-free walks were impossible."
Mnemonic Trick
Ombro- = rain — imagine soaking to the bone to recall fear.
Additional Information
Common Symptoms:
"Avoidance of being outdoors during rain, anxiety at weather forecasts, phobic avoidance of rain-affected activities."
Etymology
From Greek ombros = rain + phobos = fear.
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