galeophobia
English
editEtymology
editFrom Ancient Greek γαλεός (galeós), a type of shark with weasel-like markings, derived from γαλῆ (galê), γαλέη (galéē, “weasel, cat”)[1] + -phobia.
Pronunciation
editNoun
editgaleophobia (uncountable)
Synonyms
edit- (fear of sharks): selachophobia
- (fear of cats): ailurophobia
Antonyms
edit- (antonym(s) of “fear of cats”): ailurophilia
Related terms
editTranslations
editirrational fear of sharks or dogfish
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fear of cats and felines — see ailurophobia
References
edit- ^ “Galeophobia” at Medical Dictionary.