Which of the following words means a strong fear of pain?
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 4
The correct answer is Option (4) → Odynophobia
| Word | Meaning | Example |
|---|---|---|
| (1) Ochlophobia | a fear of crowds | Because of his ochlophobia, Sunil shops early in the morning, before the market fills with people. |
| (2) Iatrophobia | a fear of doctors | Uncle Ravi’s iatrophobia makes him put off every visit to the doctor, even with a bad cough. |
| (3) Belonephobia | a fear of needles and pins | Asha’s belonephobia makes her look away whenever the tailor picks up a pin. |
| (4) Odynophobia (answer) | a strong fear of pain | Before every visit to the dentist, Tushar’s odynophobia makes him worry about how much the treatment will hurt. |