Pentheraphobia
Fear of one's mother-in-law (intense anxiety about in-law relationships).
Pentheraphobia
Fear of one's mother-in-law (intense anxiety about in-law relationships).
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Examples
"Pentheraphobia meant family dinners were highly stressful for him."
"She avoided weekend visits to her husband's parents due to pentheraphobia."
Mnemonic Trick
Penthera = mother-in-law (Greek) — picture conflict to recall fear.
Additional Information
Common Symptoms:
"Avoidance of family gatherings, social tension, panic, conflict-avoidant behaviours, relationship strain."
Etymology
From Greek penthera = mother-in-law + phobos = fear.
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