What is the meaning of the word ‘Hydrophobophobia’?
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 4
The correct answer is Option (4) → Fear of rabies
| Hydrophobophobia (given word) | |
|---|---|
| Meaning | a strong fear of rabies |
| Example | After reading about rabies in the newspaper, Mr Pillai’s hydrophobophobia made him rush to the clinic over a tiny scratch from a puppy. |
Why the Other Options are Incorrect?
Option 1: Fear of germs — Incorrect. This describes bacillophobia.
Option 2: Fear of dogs — Incorrect. This describes cynophobia.
Option 3: Fear of being poisoned — Incorrect. This describes toxicophobia.