Look up: arachnophobia

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   Arachnophobia
   Arachnophobia: An abnormal and persistent fear of spiders. Sufferers from arachnophobia experience undue anxiety even though they realize the risk of encountering a spider and being harmed by it is small or nonexistent. They may avoid going barefoot and may be especially alert when taking showers or getting into and out of bed. This phobia was expl ...
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   arachnophobia
   Synonym for arachnephobia ... <psychology> Morbid fear of spiders. ... Synonym: arachnophobia. ... Origin: G. Arachne, spider, + phobos, fear ... (05 Mar 2000) ...
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   arachnophobia
   noun a morbid fear of spiders
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   Arachnophobia
   `Arachnophobia` , `spider` and phobia is a specific phobia, an abnormal fear of spiders and sometimes other arachnids, such as scorpions and harvestmen. It is among the most common of all phobias. The reactions of arachnophobics often seem irrational to others (and sometimes to the sufferers themselves). People with arachnophobia tend to feel uneasy in any area they believe could harbor spiders or that has visible signs of their presence, such as...
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   arachnophobia
   (ә-rak″no-fo´be-ә) irrational fear of spiders.
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   arachnophobia
   arachnephobia, arachnophobia, arachneophobia An excessive fear of spiders. Some arachnophobics fumigate their homes on a regular basis, wash all fruits and vegetables, and check incoming bags and other containers where spiders might be hiding. They are usually unable to go on a picnic or stay in strange hotels or houses, and they are usually checking around themselves when they are outside. S...
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