Entomophobia

Pronunciation: /ˌɛntəˈmoʊˌfoʊbiə/

Definitions of entomophobia

noun an extreme or irrational fear of insects

Example Sentences

A1 Entomophobia is the fear of insects.

A2 She developed entomophobia after being bitten by a spider.

B1 Entomophobia can be treated through therapy and exposure to insects.

B2 People with entomophobia may experience panic attacks when faced with insects.

C1 Entomophobia can have a significant impact on a person's daily life and mental health.

C2 Cognitive-behavioral therapy is often recommended for individuals with severe entomophobia.

Examples of entomophobia in a Sentence

formal Entomophobia is a specific phobia characterized by an excessive or irrational fear of insects.

informal My friend has entomophobia, so she always asks me to check her room for bugs before she goes to sleep.

slang I can't stand bugs, I think I might have a touch of entomophobia.

figurative Her entomophobia was so severe that even the sight of a picture of a bug would send her into a panic.

Grammatical Forms of entomophobia

• past tense: entomophobiaed
• plural: entomophobias
• comparative: more entomophobic
• superlative: most entomophobic
• present tense: entomophobia
• future tense: will entomophobia
• perfect tense: have entomophobiaed
• continuous tense: is entomophobiaing
• singular: entomophobia
• positive degree: entomophobia
• infinitive: to entomophobia
• gerund: entomophobiaing
• participle: entomophobiaed

Origin and Evolution of entomophobia

First Known Use: 1900 year

Language of Origin: Greek

Story behind the word: The word 'entomophobia' originates from the Greek words 'entomo' meaning insect and 'phobia' meaning fear.

Evolution of the word: The term 'entomophobia' was first used in the early 20th century to describe an irrational fear of insects. Over time, the word has become more widely recognized and used in psychology and discussions about phobias related to insects.