What is the name of the phobia given below?
A strong fear of rabies, or of going mad
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 4
The correct answer is Option (4) → Lyssophobia
| Word | Meaning | Example |
|---|---|---|
| (1) Ailurophobia | a fear of cats | Rohan’s ailurophobia stops him from visiting his aunt, who keeps three cats at home. |
| (2) Lalophobia | a fear of speaking | Anita’s lalophobia makes her stay silent in class, even when she knows the answer. |
| (3) Musophobia | a fear of mice | Gita’s musophobia makes her climb onto the bed at the smallest squeak from the storeroom. |
| (4) Lyssophobia (answer) | a strong fear of rabies or of going mad | After a stray dog licked his hand, Manav’s lyssophobia made him sure he had caught rabies, and he could not sleep that night. |