cynophobia

Thân thiện

A young woman feels a sudden wave of cynophobia when a large dog approaches.

Definition

1. Noun:
   • An irrational, excessive, and persistent fear of dogs: Cynophobia is a specific phobia characterized by an intense, debilitating anxiety or dread triggered by the presence, thought, or image of dogs. This fear goes beyond normal caution and can significantly impact daily life.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • Her cynophobia made it impossible for her to visit friends who owned pets.
  • The therapist specialized in treating specific phobias like cynophobia and arachnophobia.
  • Due to his cynophobia, he would always cross the street to avoid a dog being walked.

Advanced Usage

• Clinical Context: In psychology and psychiatry, "cynophobia" is classified as an anxiety disorder. Treatment often involves cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) and exposure therapy.
  • The study focused on the efficacy of virtual reality exposure therapy for cynophobia.

Variants and Related Words

• Cynophobe (n): A person who has an extreme fear of dogs.
  • As a cynophobe, she felt panicked even seeing a dog on television.

Synonyms

• Fear of dogs: A more general, non-clinical term for the same condition.

Antonyms

• Cynophilia (n): A fondness or love for dogs.

Học thuật

Noun

1. a morbid fear of dogs