Coulrophobia

C2 16+

Synonyms of coulrophobia

Antonyms of coulrophobia

Collocations of coulrophobia

clown phobia
Frequency: 80 %

Her coulrophobia was triggered by the sight of a clown at the circus.

phobia of clowns
Frequency: 65 %

The phobia of clowns is more common than people realize.

clown fear
Frequency: 60 %

The clown fear she experienced was overwhelming and uncontrollable.

clown anxiety
Frequency: 50 %

His coulrophobia caused severe clown anxiety whenever he saw one on TV.

Idiomatic Expressions for coulrophobia

  • Phrase: coulrophobia is no laughing matter
    Meaning: to emphasize that a fear of clowns is a serious issue
    Usage: Some people may joke about it, but for those with coulrophobia, it is no laughing matter.