Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

English

Chapter

Phobia

Question:

What is the fear of snow called?

Options:

Cacophobia

Catagelophobia

Catoptrophobia

Chionophobia

Correct Answer:

Chionophobia

Explanation:

The fear of snow is called chionophobia. The word "chion" comes from the Greek word for "snow". People with chionophobia may avoid going outside in the snow altogether, or to experience severe anxiety when they are around snow.

The other options are:

  • Cacophobia: fear of ugliness
  • Catagelophobia: fear of being ridiculed
  • Catoptrophobia: fear of mirrors