Apiphobia

Pronunciation: /ˌeɪ.pɪˈfoʊ.bi.ə/

Definitions of apiphobia

noun a specific phobia related to bees

Example Sentences

A1 I have apiphobia, which means I am afraid of bees.

A2 Her apiphobia started when she got stung by a bee as a child.

B1 Apiphobia can cause people to avoid outdoor activities in fear of encountering bees.

B2 Treatment for apiphobia often involves cognitive behavioral therapy to help individuals overcome their fear of bees.

C1 Despite her apiphobia, she decided to face her fear and attend a beekeeping workshop.

C2 The therapist worked with the patient to gradually expose them to bees in order to desensitize their apiphobia.

Examples of apiphobia in a Sentence

formal Apiphobia is a specific phobia that involves the fear of bees.

informal I have apiphobia, so I always freak out when a bee comes near me.

slang My friend has major apiphobia, she runs away screaming whenever she sees a bee.

figurative His apiphobia towards public speaking is so intense that he avoids any situation where he might have to talk in front of a crowd.

Grammatical Forms of apiphobia

• past tense: apiphobed
• plural: apiphobias
• comparative: more apiphobic
• superlative: most apiphobic
• present tense: apiphobia
• future tense: will apiphobe
• perfect tense: have apiphobed
• continuous tense: is apiphobing
• singular: apiphobia
• positive degree: apiphobic
• infinitive: to apiphobe
• gerund: apiphobing
• participle: apiphobed

Origin and Evolution of apiphobia

First Known Use: 1900 year

Language of Origin: Greek

Story behind the word: The word 'apiphobia' originates from the combination of the Greek word 'api' meaning bee and the suffix '-phobia' meaning fear.

Evolution of the word: The term 'apiphobia' has been used to describe the fear of bees since its first known use in the early 20th century. Over time, the word has become more widely recognized and used in the context of phobias related to bees and other stinging insects.