Pedophobia

C2 16+

Pronunciation: /ˌpɛdəˈfoʊbiə/

Definitions of pedophobia

noun a fear or aversion to children

Example Sentences

A1 Pedophobia is the fear of children.

A2 Some people with pedophobia may avoid places where children are present.

B1 Pedophobia can cause anxiety and discomfort when around children.

B2 Therapy can help individuals with pedophobia manage their fear and anxiety.

C1 Pedophobia may stem from past traumatic experiences involving children.

C2 Individuals with pedophobia may benefit from cognitive-behavioral therapy to address their fears.

Examples of pedophobia in a Sentence

formal Pedophobia is a serious fear of children that can greatly impact a person's daily life.

informal I don't understand why some people have pedophobia, kids are just little humans.

slang Pedophobia is just plain silly, kids are so much fun to be around.

figurative Her pedophobia was like a barrier preventing her from connecting with the younger generation.

Grammatical Forms of pedophobia

past tense

pedophobed

plural

pedophobias

comparative

more pedophobic

superlative

most pedophobic

present tense

pedophobes

future tense

will pedophobe

perfect tense

have pedophobed

continuous tense

is pedophobing

singular

pedophobia

positive degree

pedophobic

infinitive

to pedophobe

gerund

pedophobing

participle

pedophobed

Origin and Evolution of pedophobia

First Known Use: 1929 year
Language of Origin: Greek
Story behind the word: The word 'pedophobia' originates from the Greek words 'paidos' meaning child and 'phobos' meaning fear.
Evolution of the word: The term 'pedophobia' has evolved from its original meaning of fear of children to encompass a broader fear or aversion towards children or childhood in general.