adjective as in strong fondness

Word Combinations

Example:Sally suffers from myrmecophobia, causing her to avoid outdoor activities where ants might be present.

Definition:The intense or irrational fear of ants, which is the noun form of myrmecophobic.

From myrmecophobia

Example:People with myrmecophobia may also be considered insectophobes, but the term is broader and can include fear of other insects.

Definition:A general term for a person who is afraid of insects, which can include ants as a specific case.

From insectophobe

Example:Just like myrmecophobia, consider arachnophobia, another common phobia among individuals who are fearful of small creatures.

Definition:An intense or irrational fear of spiders, often categorized as a specific phobia. Both can be part of a broader phobia of small organisms.

From arachnophobia