acarophobia

ac·a·ro·pho·bi·a

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [ak-er-uh-foh-bee-uh]
- /ˌæk ər əˈfoʊ bi ə/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [ak-er-uh-foh-bee-uh]
- /ˌæk ər əˈfoʊ bi ə/

Definitions of acarophobia word

noun acarophobia a pathological belief that the skin is infested with mites or insects, often leading to self-mutilation in order to eliminate the infestation. 1
noun acarophobia (medicine) the fear of itching or of insects that cause itching. 1
noun acarophobia (medicine) The fear of itching or of small crawling insects that cause itching, such as mites or lice. 0

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acarophobia popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 37% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.

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