taphephobia

noun

taph·​e·​pho·​bia
ˌtafēˈfōbēə
: fear of being buried alive

Word History

Etymology

New Latin, from Greek taphē burial, grave (akin to Greek thaptein to inter, bury) + New Latin phobia

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“Taphephobia.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/taphephobia. Accessed 6 Dec. 2024.

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