Pronunciation: /vɔːrəˈfoʊbiə/
noun an extreme fear of being eaten alive or of eating another living creature
A1 She has voraphobia, which means she is afraid of eating in public.
A2 Voraphobia can be a challenging phobia to overcome, as it can greatly impact a person's social life.
B1 People with voraphobia may experience anxiety and panic attacks when faced with the prospect of eating in front of others.
B2 Therapy and exposure techniques are often used to help individuals with voraphobia gradually become more comfortable with eating in public.
C1 Voraphobia is a complex phobia that may have underlying psychological factors that contribute to its development.
C2 Individuals with voraphobia may benefit from cognitive-behavioral therapy to address their fear of eating in public settings.
formal Voraphobia is a serious medical condition that involves an intense fear of swallowing.
informal My friend suffers from voraphobia and always avoids eating in public.
slang I didn't realize my voraphobia was so bad until I couldn't even drink water without feeling anxious.
figurative Her voraphobia towards public speaking was so intense that she would break out in a cold sweat just at the thought of it.
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