noun as in strong fondness

Word Combinations

Example:The fear of hobgoblins can be exacerbated by sensational news.

Definition:An irrational fear of frightening or rumors that seem exaggerated or unfounded.

From fear of hobgoblins

Example:The debate over the hobgoblin of global warming overshadowed other important issues.

Definition:An issue that is exaggerated or misrepresented as extremely important or dangerous.

From hobgoblin issue

Example:The hobgoblin worry over starting a new job can make the process much more difficult.

Definition:An unwarranted or largely imagined fear that seems excessively important.

From hobgoblin worry