Choose the one word for:
An abnormal fear of being buried alive
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 3
The correct answer is Option (3) → Taphephobia
| Word | Meaning | Example |
|---|---|---|
| (1) Thanatophobia | a fear of death | Mr Verma’s thanatophobia makes him anxious whenever the talk turns to death. |
| (2) Claustrophobia | a fear of small or closed spaces | Because of his claustrophobia, Anil always takes the stairs instead of the small lift. |
| (3) Taphephobia (answer) | a strong fear of being buried alive | On Juhu beach, Pooja’s taphephobia made her refuse when her friends offered to cover her in sand up to the neck. |
| (4) Monophobia | a fear of being alone | Mohit’s monophobia makes him call a friend over whenever his parents leave town. |