noun
- people who have an intense, irrational fear of dogs
Usage: plural form; cynophobia is the clinical term for the phobia
Examples
- Cynophobics often cross the street to avoid approaching dogs.
- The therapist specializes in treating cynophobics through exposure therapy.
- Many cynophobics had negative experiences with dogs in childhood.
- Support groups help cynophobics manage their anxiety around pets.
- Even small dogs can trigger panic in cynophobics.