Pronunciation: /pjuːpəˈfoʊbiə/
noun an extreme or irrational fear of puppets
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.
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.
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