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elæophobia

The fear of olives, there are many reasons for having this, but I understand none of them
I found out that sally has elæophobia, god knows why
by ChokedOnMyPasta December 19, 2021
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Edgeophobia

The irrational fear that The Edge from U2 is out to kill or "get" you. Many Irish are afflicted with Edgeophobia, however, the global spread of this irrational fear goes beyond any one nation. Rates of Edgeophobia in the US are approaching those of acrophobia, or, "fear of heights."
John: We can't go to the concert tonight.
Bill: Why not?
John: Broseph's got Edgeophobia.
by Jesuit Willice April 28, 2006
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Exam-phobia (Examophobia)

Like any other kind of phobias to have an unnecessary fear of exam. Over-thinking about exams that makes you get nervous.
Sue: I'm really nervous about tomorrow's exam.
Sarah: oh come on it's a piece of cake, I'm sure you have got exam-phobia (examophobia)
by Dewan.M March 18, 2017
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elmophobia

Elmo was in my nightmares last night. I think I have elmophobia.
by Brucetheturtle January 23, 2015
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elaunophobia

Fear of driving (from the Greek ἐλαὐνω, drive out, march)
Mimi was stricken by elaunophobia after the car accident.
by Atanatar Alcarin February 5, 2009
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Elephobia

The exagerated fear and dread of being unexpectedly trampled by a herd of wild African elephants.
I went to Kenya worried about Hyenas and crocodiles, but left with "Elephobia" after a herd wandered into my camp site and overturned a bus
by Lonely Roamer August 2, 2010
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Elephobia

Elephobia
A social or psychological reluctance to acknowledge or discuss an obvious, significant, or uncomfortable issue—commonly referred to as “the elephant in the room.”

(Figurative) The fear of confronting truths that are large, unavoidable, or widely ignored.
Elephobia

is the fear or reluctance to talk about an obvious, significant, or uncomfortable issue—the proverbial “elephant in the room.” Someone experiencing elephobia avoids addressing topics that everyone knows are important but nobody wants to discuss.

Usage in a sentence:

The team’s elephobia was obvious when no one mentioned the failing project during the meeting.

Elephobia often prevents honest conversations about difficult subjects, both in workplaces and personal relationships.
by Spriggy Summerdawn November 13, 2025
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