Pronunciation: /tɔːrəˈfoʊbiə/
noun an extreme or irrational fear of bulls
A1 Taurophobia is the fear of bulls.
A2 Many children develop taurophobia after witnessing a bullfight.
B1 Her taurophobia prevented her from attending the rodeo with her friends.
B2 Therapy can help individuals overcome taurophobia and live without fear.
C1 The psychologist specialized in treating severe cases of taurophobia.
C2 Despite his taurophobia, he managed to face his fear and visit a bull farm.
formal Taurophobia is a specific phobia involving the persistent and irrational fear of bulls.
informal I heard she has taurophobia, so she avoids going to any events with bullfighting.
slang Some people with taurophobia call themselves 'bull scaredy-cats'.
figurative His taurophobia towards taking risks is holding him back from reaching his full potential.
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