Which word means a strong fear of dreams?
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 2
The correct answer is Option (2) → Oneirophobia
| Word | Meaning | Example |
|---|---|---|
| (1) Hypnophobia | a fear of sleep or of falling asleep | Kunal’s hypnophobia keeps him awake late into the night, afraid to fall asleep. |
| (2) Oneirophobia (answer) | a strong fear of dreams | Ira’s oneirophobia began after a run of scary dreams, and now she worries each night about what she might dream next. |
| (3) Nyctophobia | a fear of the dark or of night | Little Aarti’s nyctophobia means a night lamp stays on in her room till morning. |
| (4) Phobophobia | a fear of fear itself | Arjun’s phobophobia makes him panic at the mere thought of feeling afraid. |