Pronunciation: /ɔːrˌnɪθəˈfoʊbiə/
noun an extreme fear or phobia of birds
A1 I have ornithophobia, so I am afraid of birds.
A2 Her ornithophobia makes it difficult for her to go to the park.
B1 John's ornithophobia started when he was a child and a bird flew into his house.
B2 Treatment for ornithophobia may include therapy and exposure to birds in a controlled environment.
C1 Despite his ornithophobia, he decided to confront his fear by visiting a bird sanctuary.
C2 The psychologist specialized in treating ornithophobia and had great success with his patients.
formal Her ornithophobia, or fear of birds, made it difficult for her to enjoy outdoor activities.
informal I heard Sarah has ornithophobia, so we have to be careful not to plan any bird-watching trips with her.
slang Dude, I can't even look at a pigeon without freaking out - I definitely have ornithophobia.
figurative His ornithophobia towards criticism was evident in how he avoided any feedback on his work.
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