Hopolophobia

Hopolophobia is an irrational fear of weapons.

The shopper fled from the store in a panic, after seeing the rifles in sporting goods due to hopolophobia.

by I, Wreckerrr October 15, 2016

Hopolophobe

A hopolophobe is one with an irrational fear of weapons.

The hopolophobe went into a full panic seeing guns in the sporting goods section.

by I, Wreckerrr October 11, 2016

hoplophobia

n. Irrational, morbid fear of guns (coined by Col. Jeff Cooper, from the Greek "hoplites," weapon). May cause sweating, faintness, discomfort, rapid pulse, nausea, sleeplessness, more, at mere thought of guns. Hoplophobes are common and should never be involved in setting gun policies. Point out hoplophobic behavior when noticed, it is dangerous, sufferers deserve pity, and should seek treatment. When confronted, hoplophobes typically go into denial, a common characteristic of the affliction. Often helped by training, or by coaching at a range, a process known to psychiatry as "desensitization," often useful in treating many phobias. Also: Hoplophobe, hoplophobic.

The person had hoplophobia and passed out at the mere sight of a gun.

by fasfan September 26, 2006

hoplophobia

(n.) an irrational fear of weapons

Sarah Brady, the Violence Policy Center, Americans for Gun Safety, and many others, have created a climate of hoplophobia in America.

by Eric Fisher May 21, 2003

holophobia

The prejudice, discrimination or antagonism against holograms or other mass-free entities. A common form of holophobia is the belief that holograms are not "real"

-How did your job interview go?
-They wouldn't even let me in, because I'm not "real"
-Dude... That's some serious holophobia.

by Jessica's feet November 20, 2019

hohomophobia

The fear that Santa Claus is gay.

Pete: I don't know man, I'm afraid Santa is gay!
Dr: I'm sorry Pete, it looks like you suffer from hohomophobia. It's a rare disease and you're a jackass.

See hohomophobic

by billyb2 October 1, 2017