Pronunciation: /saɪ.əˈfoʊ.bi.ə/
noun an extreme fear of shadows
A1 I have sciophobia, so I always avoid watching scary movies.
A2 My friend suffers from sciophobia and gets anxious in dark places.
B1 Sciophobia can be a debilitating fear for some people, leading to panic attacks.
B2 Therapy and counseling can help individuals overcome sciophobia and manage their anxiety.
C1 Individuals with sciophobia may benefit from exposure therapy to gradually confront their fears.
C2 Research shows that cognitive-behavioral therapy is effective in treating sciophobia and other phobias.
formal Sciophobia is a recognized medical condition characterized by an irrational fear of shadows.
informal I heard Sarah has sciophobia and always carries a flashlight with her at night.
slang My friend is so scared of the dark, he's got a serious case of sciophobia.
figurative His sciophobia is like a cloud hanging over him, always making him anxious in dimly lit places.
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