Phallophobia

C2 16+

Pronunciation: /fæloʊˈfoʊbiə/

Definitions of phallophobia

noun an extreme or irrational fear of penises

Example Sentences

A1 She has phallophobia, which is a fear of penises.

A2 Phallophobia can cause anxiety and discomfort in certain situations.

B1 Many people with phallophobia seek therapy to help them overcome their fear.

B2 Phallophobia is a recognized phobia that can have a significant impact on a person's life.

C1 Individuals with phallophobia may experience intense panic attacks when confronted with images or discussions of male genitalia.

C2 Therapists specializing in phallophobia often use exposure therapy to help patients gradually confront their fears and learn coping mechanisms.

Examples of phallophobia in a Sentence

formal Phallophobia is a type of specific phobia characterized by an irrational fear of the penis.

informal I heard she has phallophobia, so she gets nervous around guys.

slang Some people joke that phallophobia is just a fancy term for being scared of male genitalia.

figurative Her phallophobia is like a barrier preventing her from forming intimate relationships.

Grammatical Forms of phallophobia

past tense

phallophobiaed

plural

phallophobias

comparative

more phallophobic

superlative

most phallophobic

present tense

phallophobias

future tense

will phallophobia

perfect tense

have phallophobiaed

continuous tense

is phallophobiaing

singular

phallophobia

positive degree

phallophobia

infinitive

to phallophobia

gerund

phallophobiaing

participle

phallophobiaed

Origin and Evolution of phallophobia

First Known Use: 1939 year
Language of Origin: Greek
Story behind the word: The word 'phallophobia' originates from the combination of the Greek word 'phallos' meaning 'penis' and the suffix '-phobia' meaning 'fear'.
Evolution of the word: The term 'phallophobia' was first used in the late 1930s to describe an irrational fear or aversion towards the penis. Over time, the word has been used more broadly to encompass a fear or aversion towards male sexuality or masculinity in general.