Cynophobia

Pronunciation: /sɪnəˈfoʊbiə/

Definitions of cynophobia

noun an extreme or irrational fear of dogs

Example Sentences

A1 Cynophobia is the fear of dogs.

A2 She developed cynophobia after being chased by a dog as a child.

B1 Cynophobia can be treated through therapy and exposure to dogs in a controlled environment.

B2 People with cynophobia may experience panic attacks when they see a dog.

C1 Cynophobia can have a significant impact on a person's daily life and relationships.

C2 Individuals with cynophobia may avoid public places where they might encounter dogs.

Examples of cynophobia in a Sentence

formal Cynophobia is a serious condition that can greatly impact a person's quality of life.

informal My friend has cynophobia, so we always have to avoid dogs when we hang out.

slang I didn't know you had cynophobia, that's rough.

figurative His cynophobia towards change has prevented him from trying new things.

Grammatical Forms of cynophobia

• past tense: cynophobiaed
• plural: cynophobias
• comparative: more cynophobic
• superlative: most cynophobic
• present tense: cynophobia
• future tense: will cynophobia
• perfect tense: have cynophobiaed
• continuous tense: is cynophobiaing
• singular: cynophobia
• positive degree: cynophobic
• infinitive: to cynophobia
• gerund: cynophobiaing
• participle: cynophobiaed

Origin and Evolution of cynophobia

First Known Use: 1900 year

Language of Origin: Greek

Story behind the word: The word 'cynophobia' originates from the Greek words 'kynos' meaning dog and 'phobos' meaning fear.

Evolution of the word: Originally used to describe an irrational fear of dogs, the term has evolved to encompass a broader fear or aversion towards dogs in general.