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Entomophobia

Definition:

Entomophobia is an extreme or irrational fear of insects.

Sense 1:

Part of Speech: Noun

Definition: An abnormal and persistent fear of insects.

Example Sentence: Sarah's entomophobia was so severe that she couldn't even bear to be in the same room as a spider.

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Sense 2:

Part of Speech: Noun

Definition: A phobia characterized by an overwhelming fear of insects that affects a person's daily life and functioning.

Example Sentence: John's entomophobia had become debilitating, causing him to avoid parks and gardens altogether.

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Sense 3:

Part of Speech: Adjective

Definition: Describing a person or their behavior as having an extreme fear or aversion to insects.

Example Sentence: Due to his entomophobic tendencies, Mark insisted on keeping all windows in his house tightly sealed.

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