Rupophobia
Fear of dirt or filth (aversion to uncleanliness beyond normal hygiene).
Rupophobia
Fear of dirt or filth (aversion to uncleanliness beyond normal hygiene).
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Examples
"Rupophobia made him avoid public toilets entirely and caused severe distress on travel."
"She cleaned obsessively due to rupophobia and could not tolerate perceived grime."
Mnemonic Trick
Rupo- from Latin/Greek roots meaning dirt — picture grime as threatening.
Additional Information
Common Symptoms:
"Compulsive cleaning, refusal to touch dirty surfaces, social limitations, anxiety around sanitation."
Etymology
From Latin/Greek rupes/rupa? (term modernly coined) + phobos = fear (usage modern).
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