Arachnophobia

C1 8+

Pronunciation: /ˌærəkˈnoʊbiə/

Definitions of arachnophobia

noun a specific phobia of spiders

Example Sentences

A1 I have arachnophobia, so I get scared when I see spiders.

A2 My friend's arachnophobia is so severe that she can't even look at pictures of spiders.

B1 Arachnophobia is a common fear among many people, leading to feelings of anxiety and panic.

B2 Therapy and exposure techniques can help individuals overcome their arachnophobia and manage their fear of spiders.

C1 For those with severe arachnophobia, even the thought of encountering a spider can trigger intense feelings of terror.

C2 Individuals with arachnophobia may experience physical symptoms such as rapid heartbeat and sweating when confronted with spiders.

Examples of arachnophobia in a Sentence

formal Arachnophobia is a common fear of spiders that can cause anxiety and panic in some individuals.

informal I can't even watch a movie with spiders in it because of my arachnophobia.

slang My arachnophobia kicks in whenever I see a spider crawling around.

figurative Her arachnophobia towards public speaking is preventing her from pursuing her dream job.

Grammatical Forms of arachnophobia

past tense

arachnophobiaed

plural

arachnophobias

comparative

more arachnophobic

superlative

most arachnophobic

present tense

arachnophobias

future tense

will arachnophobia

perfect tense

have arachnophobiaed

continuous tense

is arachnophobiaing

singular

arachnophobia

positive degree

arachnophobia

infinitive

to arachnophobia

gerund

arachnophobiaing

participle

arachnophobiaed

Origin and Evolution of arachnophobia

First Known Use: 1824 year
Language of Origin: Greek
Story behind the word: The word 'arachnophobia' originates from the Greek word 'arachne' meaning spider and 'phobos' meaning fear.
Evolution of the word: The term 'arachnophobia' was first used in the early 19th century to describe an irrational fear of spiders. Over time, the word has become widely recognized and used in psychology to refer to specific phobias related to spiders or other arachnids.