1. an intense, irrational fear of bees
Usage: a specific phobia; from Greek 'apis' (bee) + 'phobos' (fear)

Examples

• Her apiphobia made it impossible for her to enjoy outdoor picnics during summer.
• The therapist helped him overcome his apiphobia through gradual exposure therapy.
• People with apiphobia often panic when they hear buzzing sounds near flowers.
• His apiphobia developed after he was stung by a bee as a child.
• Despite her apiphobia, she learned that most bees are not aggressive unless threatened.