Pick the correct word for the fear given below:
A strong fear of dirt
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 3
The correct answer is Option (3) → Rupophobia
| Word | Meaning | Example |
|---|---|---|
| (1) Bacillophobia | a fear of germs | Kiran’s bacillophobia makes her wipe every door handle at the office before she touches it. |
| (2) Pediculophobia | a fear of lice | Kriti’s pediculophobia makes her refuse to share combs or caps with anyone. |
| (3) Rupophobia (answer) | a strong fear of dirt | Mehul’s rupophobia stops him from playing football on the muddy ground, and he panics if dust lands on his clothes. |
| (4) Hodophobia | a fear of travel | Mrs Bhatt’s hodophobia makes her refuse every holiday that needs a long journey. |