Definition
ophidiophobics
noun
- people who have an intense, irrational fear of snakes
Usage: plural form; from Greek ophidio- (snake) + -phobic (fear)
Examples
- Ophidiophobics often avoid hiking in areas where snakes are common.
- Many ophidiophobics experience panic attacks when they encounter even harmless snakes.
- The documentary featured interviews with ophidiophobics who sought treatment for their phobia.
- Ophidiophobics may benefit from exposure therapy to gradually overcome their fear.
- Some ophidiophobics cannot watch nature programs that feature snakes.