noun
- people who have phobias or irrational fears
Usage: plural form; informal
Examples
- The support group helps phobics overcome their fears.
- Many phobics avoid situations that trigger their anxiety.
- The therapist specializes in treating phobics with various techniques.
- Social phobics often struggle with public speaking.
- The clinic offers programs designed specifically for phobics.
- Some phobics find relief through gradual exposure therapy.