noun
an extreme or irrational fear of insects
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Entomophobia is a specific phobia characterized by an excessive or irrational fear of insects.
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My friend has entomophobia, so she always asks me to check her room for bugs before she goes to sleep.
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I can't stand bugs, I think I might have a touch of entomophobia.
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Her entomophobia was so severe that even the sight of a picture of a bug would send her into a panic.