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phobia

noun

Synonyms and Antonyms of phobia

an extremely strong dislike or fear of someone or something

His fear of crowds eventually developed into a phobia.

Synonyms and Near Synonyms of phobia

creeps, jitters, nervousness, willies

alarm (also alarum), anxiety, dread, fearfulness, fright, horror, panic, scare, terror, trepidation

pang, qualm, twinge

agitation, apprehension, consternation, discomposure, disquiet, funk, perturbation

concern, dismay, worry

cowardice, faintheartedness, timidity, timorousness

Antonyms and Near Antonyms of phobia

aplomb, assurance, boldness, confidence, self-assurance, self-confidence

bravery, courage, courageousness, daring, dauntlessness, doughtiness, fearlessness, fortitude, gallantry, hardihood, intrepidity, intrepidness, stoutness, valor

audacity, guts, nerve

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