Phobic Meaning in English
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Definition
Describes someone who has a strong fear or dislike of something, often as part of a medical condition called a phobia.
Usage & Nuances
Mostly used as a suffix (e.g., 'arachnophobic'), but can describe people in general contexts. Implies clinical or strong irrational fear, different from just 'disliking' something. Often used with prepositions (e.g., 'phobic about spiders'). Rarely used alone outside medical or psychological discussions.
Example Sentences
He is phobic about flying.
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Some people are phobic of dogs.
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She became phobic after the accident.
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I’m not exactly phobic, but I really hate small spaces.
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He's so phobic about germs, he always carries hand sanitizer.
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People sometimes make jokes, but being phobic is actually difficult to live with.
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