Pronunciation: /ˌærəkˈnoʊbiə/
noun a specific phobia of spiders
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.
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.
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