cryophobia
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- noun
- /ˌkraɪəˈfoʊbiə/
- Specialized
- People with cryophobia tend to avoid cold beverages and chilly weather at all costs.
Examples
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The patient’s cryophobia made winter a particularly stressful time of year.
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Her cryophobia made winter unbearable for her.
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Her cryophobia was so severe that she kept her home’s heating on even during mild temperatures.
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Many people with cryophobia avoid cold places.
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Some people experience cryophobia, making winter a terrifying time for them.
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His cryophobia prevents him from going outside when the temperatures drop.
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After years of struggling, she finally acknowledged her cryophobia and sought help.
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Etymology
The word cryophobia comes from two parts: cryo- meaning 'cold' or 'frost', the same cryo- you see in cryogenic for very low temperatures, and -phobia meaning 'fear'. So, cryophobia is an extreme or unreasonable fear of cold, which is why someone with it may avoid icy weather or cold drinks.