mysophobia

my·so·pho·bia | \ ˌmī-sə-ˈfō-bē-ə

Definition of mysophobia

: abnormal fear or hatred of uncleanliness or contamination (as with dirt or germs) : germophobia Those with mysophobia and OCD may feel compelled to wash their hands frequently or clean sheets, desks and other surfaces at every chance.— Marissa Russo Several years ago, [Howie] Mandel went public with his mysophobia, an irrational fear of germs, which has controlled his life personally and publically.— Justin Katz

Other Words from mysophobia

mysophobe \ ˈmī-sə-ˌfōb

\ or less commonly mysophobic \ ˌmī-sə-ˈfō-bik

\ noun, plural mysophobes also mysophobics

A self-confirmed mysophobe—one who fears contamination from germs—I am always armed with a little bottle of hand sanitizer and lots of prayer. — Sarah Nothelfer

mysophobic adjective

You do not have to be mysophobic to want to slip on rubber gloves when you enter an airplane cabin. — Hugo Marin

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