adjective
- having or showing an intense fear of bees
Usage: formed from Greek 'apis' (bee) + 'phobos' (fear); relatively uncommon in everyday usage
Examples
- She became apiphobic after being stung multiple times as a child.
- His apiphobic reaction made it difficult for him to enjoy outdoor activities in summer.
- The apiphobic patient requested that the therapy session be moved indoors away from the garden.
- Despite being apiphobic, he tried to overcome his fear by learning about bee behavior.
- An apiphobic person might panic at the sight of a bee near their home.