Choose the meaning of the word ‘Pantophobia’.
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 3
The correct answer is Option (3) → Fear of everything
| Pantophobia (given word) | |
|---|---|
| Meaning | a strong fear of everything |
| Example | Raj’s pantophobia makes him afraid of the doorbell, the rain, the passing traffic and even a falling leaf. |
Why the Other Options are Incorrect?
Option 1: Fear of fear itself — Incorrect. This describes phobophobia.
Option 2: Fear of anything new — Incorrect. This describes neophobia.
Option 4: Fear of animals — Incorrect. This describes zoophobia.