Aelurophobes

Pronunciation: /eɪˈlʊrəˌfoʊbz/

Definitions of aelurophobes

noun a person who has a fear of cats

Example Sentences

A1 Aelurophobes are people who are afraid of cats.

A2 Some aelurophobes may have had a negative experience with a cat in the past.

B1 Aelurophobes often avoid places where they might encounter cats.

B2 Therapists can help aelurophobes overcome their fear of cats through exposure therapy.

C1 Aelurophobes may experience intense anxiety when faced with a cat, leading to panic attacks.

C2 Research has shown that aelurophobes may benefit from cognitive-behavioral therapy to address their fear of cats.

Examples of aelurophobes in a Sentence

formal Aelurophobes often have an irrational fear of cats.

informal Some aelurophobes just can't stand being around cats.

slang Aelurophobes are really scaredy-cats when it comes to felines.

figurative Aelurophobes see cats as their worst nightmare come to life.

Grammatical Forms of aelurophobes

• past tense: aelurophobes
• plural: aelurophobes
• comparative: more aelurophobic
• superlative: most aelurophobic
• present tense: aelurophobe
• future tense: will aelurophobe
• perfect tense: have aelurophobed
• continuous tense: is aelurophobing
• singular: aelurophobe
• positive degree: aelurophobic
• infinitive: to aelurophobe
• gerund: aelurophobing
• participle: aelurophobic

Origin and Evolution of aelurophobes

First Known Use: 1880 year

Language of Origin: Greek

Story behind the word: The word 'aelurophobes' originates from the Greek word 'ailouros' meaning cat and 'phobos' meaning fear.

Evolution of the word: Originally used to describe people with an irrational fear of cats, the term 'aelurophobes' has evolved to encompass a broader range of phobias and anxieties beyond just fear of cats.