1. an intense, irrational fear of death or dead bodies
Usage: psychology/medical term; from Greek nekros (dead) + phobos (fear)

Examples

• Her necrophobia made it difficult for her to attend funerals, even for close family members.
• The therapist helped him work through his necrophobia using gradual exposure techniques.
• Necrophobia is more common than many people realize and can significantly impact daily life.
• Some individuals with necrophobia experience panic attacks when confronted with reminders of mortality.
• Unlike a simple discomfort with death, necrophobia involves persistent and excessive fear.