Pupaphobia

Pronunciation: /pjuːpəˈfoʊbiə/

Definitions of pupaphobia

noun an extreme or irrational fear of puppets

Example Sentences

A1 I have pupaphobia, so I get scared when I see puppets.

A2 My friend has pupaphobia and avoids going to puppet shows.

B1 Pupaphobia can be a challenging fear to overcome, especially for those who work in theater.

B2 Therapy can help individuals with pupaphobia manage their fear and anxiety around puppets.

C1 People with pupaphobia may experience intense panic attacks when confronted with puppets.

C2 Individuals with pupaphobia may benefit from exposure therapy to gradually confront their fear of puppets.

Examples of pupaphobia in a Sentence

formal Pupaphobia is a recognized psychological disorder characterized by an irrational fear of puppets.

informal I can't watch that puppet show because I have pupaphobia.

slang My friend thinks puppets are creepy, she must have pupaphobia.

figurative His pupaphobia towards authority figures stems from a traumatic childhood experience.

Grammatical Forms of pupaphobia

• past tense: pupaphobiaed
• plural: pupaphobias
• comparative: more pupaphobic
• superlative: most pupaphobic
• present tense: pupaphobia
• future tense: will pupaphobia
• perfect tense: have pupaphobiaed
• continuous tense: is pupaphobiating
• singular: pupaphobia
• positive degree: pupaphobia
• infinitive: to pupaphobia
• gerund: pupaphobiaing
• participle: pupaphobiaed

Origin and Evolution of pupaphobia

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: Greek

Story behind the word: The word 'pupaphobia' is believed to have originated from Greek roots, with 'pupa' meaning doll or puppet, and 'phobia' meaning fear.

Evolution of the word: Originally used to describe a fear of dolls or puppets, the term 'pupaphobia' has evolved to encompass a more general fear of any inanimate object that resembles a human or animal figure.