-phobic

See also: phobic

English

Etymology

Ancient Greek φόβος (phóbos, “fear”) + -ic.

Suffix

-phobic

  1. Used to form adjectives meaning of a fear of a specific thing.
    claustrophobic
  2. Used to form adjectives meaning of hate directed towards a particular type of person (due to fear of that type of person).
    homophobic
  3. Used as a synonym of -phobe to form nouns.

Synonyms

  • (forming nouns): -phobiac, -phobe

Antonyms

Derived terms

  • Appendix:Invented phobias
  • Category:Phobias
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See also

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