MORE PHOBIAS

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             I think I’m in the mood for some more phobias again

v Turophobia: This is the fear of cheese.
 

v Ophthalmophobia: This is the fear of being stared at.

v Achluophobia, nyctophobia: This is the fear of darkness.

v Gynophobia: This means; fear of women.

v Nosocomephobia: This means; fear of hospitals.

v Ombrophobia: This is the fear of rain.

v Hoplophobia: This is the fear of weapons, especially firearms.

v Glossophobia: The fear of speaking in public.

v Ergophobia: This is the fear of work.

v Frigophobia: This is the fear of becoming cold.

Culled from the WEB by;
Magnanimous Ben

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