aphenphosmphobiaとは 意味・読み方・使い方

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aphenphosmphobia (uncountable)

1. A morbid fear of being touched.

   Synonym: haphephobia

   • 2005, Christine Spindler, Faces of Fear, an Inspector Terry Mystery, Hard Shell Word Factory, page 65:

     "What have you been treating Maureen for?"
     "Aphenphosmphobia. She is...she was scared of having her throat touched."

   • 2011, Craig Russell, The Carnival Master, page 107:

     Since the stabbing she had struggled most with aphenphosmphobia, a morbid fear of physical contact with other human beings.