Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

English

Chapter

Phobia

Question:

What is the fear of food called?

Options:

Chionophobia

Climacophobia

Cibophobia

Chronophobia

Correct Answer:

Cibophobia

Explanation:

The fear of food is called Cibophobia. The word "cibo" comes from the Latin word for "food". People with cibophobia may avoid eating altogether, or to experience severe anxiety when they are around food. They may also have a fear of specific foods or textures.

The other options are:

  • Chionophobia: fear of snow
  • Climacophobia: fear of heights
  • Chronophobia is an extreme fear of time or the passage of time.